Personal Care Assistant - Bawtry, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Bawtry, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference DON15042LR- Bawtry, Doncaster

About the Employer

I am in chronic pain and suffer with mobility, i need to be able to have some one to provide me with support through pain management, I also have Autism and ADHD, i need someone to provide a supportive working relationship when they are with me, the hours will be set for the month but will need someone with a car to be able to get me to appointments etc.

Other Information
smoking at the moment but wanting to quit. cat but the live in carer sorts the cat

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Mobility / Physical

Other conditions include:
Autism and ADHD

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Singer/ Entertainer
Spa Swimming
Nature and going to social support groups to attend.

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.
Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
Other Duties include: help to get business set up

You will be required to work for more than 48 hours per week. (minimum age requirement)

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 work as part of a team.
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.
Be selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.
Have a lively personality.

Other skills include:
Would love someone with an interest in music and an interest in getting involved with the spa swimming.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary:
£12.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits: