Personal Care Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SHE15991RK1

About the Employer

I am a male who would like support to attend Clifford house and a cycling club on Thursdays, to encourage my social wellbeing.

I have memory loss so can fluctuate in terms of my mood and abilities through the day so would need support to communicate when I am outside and often need reminding to take my medication etc.

There will be occasional personal care involved.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

Mobility / Physical
Cognitive / Learning

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Cycling
Music
Reading

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 the individual to take medication.
Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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.

Transport Requirement:

Car driver preferred but not essential.

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.
Be selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.

Required Training: