Personal Care Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust
Description
Job Reference:
SHE15566AW1
About the Employer
I'm looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to help me with day-to-day tasks and support with my family home life.
Due to my physical diagnoses I struggle with mobility and can only walk very short distances with crutches, otherwise I use a mobility scooter.
I have a lot of widespread pain which I take strong medication for, and have numbness and loss of feeling in my left leg below my knee - this also contributes to my mobility issues.
I am vulnerable and therefore very cautious of the risks of Covid-19.You will therefore be expected to wear a good quality mask at all times and be aware that windows and doors in the house will remain open during your shifts.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Mobility / Physical
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- Singing
- Crafts, including water colour painting and card making
Other relevant information
- The individual keeps pets in the home.1 dog large friendly rottweiler.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support with food shopping.
- Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
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.
Lateral Flow Test Requirement
Transport Requirement
Car driver preferred but not essential.
Required Skills:
- Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- 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.
Required Training
Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
- Monday, 2hrs from 12.30pm 2.30pm
- Tuesday, 2hrs from 12.30pm 2.30pm
- Wednesday, 2hrs from 12.30pm 2.30pm
- Thursday, 2hrs from 12.30pm 2.30pm
- Friday, 2hrs from 12.30pm 2.30pm
Job Types:
Permanent, Part-time
Part-time hours: 10 per week
Salary:
From £10.97 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sheffield,
South Yorkshire:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 28/11/2023
Reference ID:
SHE15566AW1
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