Personal Care Assistant - Coventry, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust
Description
Job Reference:
COV16189VT1
Please note:
Personal Assistant (Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, PART 1 Applies)
About the Employer
I am looking for a team of PA's to support my disabled daughter who is a wheelchair user. My daughter has complex needs and all training required will be provided by myself and other trained professionals. My Daughter requires support with personal care and activities within the home.
I am looking for PA's that are kind and compassionate to her needs and that can make her happy and content.
I need PA's to work in together to complete the care.Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
- Mobility / Physical
- Cognitive / Learning
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- Watching Television
- Music
- Being outside in the fresh air
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 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.
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.
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.
- Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
- Be selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.
- Have a lively personality.
Required Training:
- Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
- First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.
- Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.
- Peg Feed. Training will be provided by the employer.
When you are Required:
Hours per week: 30 hours per week for a team of PA's to work together.
- Monday, Approx am and pm
- Tuesday, Approx am and pm
- Wednesday, Approx am and pm
- Thursday, Approx am and pm
- Friday, Approx am and pm
- Saturday, 10.30am12pm and pm
- Sunday, 10.30am12pm and pm
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent
Pay:
£13.70 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Care: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 14/06/2024
Reference ID:
COV16189VT1
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