Personal Care Assistant - Salford, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Salford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Ref:
SAL14930AL- Salford

About the Employer

I am a 65 year old woman, I am partially sighted and require assistance with general house work, shopping and accompany me on days out.

I would prefer if English is your first language as I have difficulty hearing.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Vision
Hearing

Arthritis

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Music
Television

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.
Support with food shopping.
Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

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 preferred but not essential.

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 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.
Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

When you are Required

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 7.5 per week

Salary:
£10.42 per hour

Benefits: