Personal Care Assistant - Grimoldby, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Grimoldby, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
LIN136320HBAH1

About the Employer
I am a 48-year-old lady. I suffer with Asthma and degenerative disc disease and arthritis. I am a diabetic and suffer with low self-esteem.

I struggle with my mobility therefore require assistance with all aspects of daily living in order to help me maintain my independence.

I use crutches to aid my walking and a manual wheelchair for outdoors where I will need some assistance.

Please note the Employer has a small pet dog.

Summary of Duties

Duties would include:

Personal care including assistance with changing my clothes
Meal preparation
Shopping for me
Accompanying me to medical appointments and social occasions
Support me with post and paperwork including completion of benefit forms and making phone calls to arrange appointments
Light domestic tasks in order to help me keep my house clean and tidy

My 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 may be required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to your role.

The Person They Are Looking For
You should have a genuine interest in supporting people. You should be able to provide high quality care and support as well as excellent interpersonal skills.

You should be hardworking, reliable, honest and patient and be truly committed to the role.

A good sense of humor and a positive attitude would go along way as some days my poor health makes me feel very low.

You will need to be physically fit as you will be required to assist me when outside in a wheelchair.

Flexibility is essential as extra hours will be available to cover holiday and sickness.

Past experience in a caring role is preferable but not essential.

You need to be reliable and dependable and have a kind, calm and gentle nature.

The Times Required
Hours to be discussed at interview. Flexibility is available.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary:
From £11.00 per hour

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 11/05/2023

Reference ID:
LIN136320HBAH1