Personal Care Assistant - Silksworth, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Silksworth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SUN15666JK- Silksworth, Sunderland

About the Employer
I am husband to a lady in her seventies who has some physical/mobility issues.

I am looking for a PA to provide some respite once every 2 weeks during the football season so I can go to the match.

The hours may very during the summer months.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

Mobility / Physical

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.
Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
To provide company and support with personal care and toileting. Other duties may be requested and can be discussed.

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.

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.

When you are Required:

Hours per week:2 hours per week or 4 hours per fortnight.

Saturday

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

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£12.45 per hour

Expected hours: - 4 per week

Benefits: