Personal Care Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference No. SHE14511EN1

About the Employer
PA wanted to assist a lady with all aspects of daily living.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Cognitive / Learning

Other conditions include:
Dementia

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Walks
Football

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home.1 medium dog.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting,showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
Support with food shopping.
Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Transport Requirement
Car driver and car owner - must have business insurance.

Required Skills:

Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social

media in relation to the job role.

To be able to work on own initiative.
To be able to follow instructions accurately.
Be patient, supportive and caring.
Have good listening skills and be able to provide nonjudgemental emotional support.
Be empathetic.
Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
Be selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.
Have a lively personality.

Other skills include:
Awareness of dementia would be an advantage

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 15 per week

Salary:
£11.00 per hour

Benefits: