Personal Care Assistant - Washington, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

Verified Company

Washington, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SUN15212JK1

About the Employer
I am the grandson to my nana who is 78years old and awaiting discharge from hospital.

She needs help in the mornings at home and prompts to support with medication, washing, dressing, meal preparation and to attend a day centre once she is feeling better.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

Mobility / Physical
No specified health issues aside from advancing in age.

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Attending a day centre.

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.
Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
Support to attend a local day centre until the client feels comfortable to be able to attend alone.

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.

When you are Required:

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Please note:

Female Personal Care Assistant (Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, PART 1 Applies)

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 7 per week

Salary:
£12.45 per hour

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 21/08/2023

Reference ID:
SUN15212JK1