Personal Care Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

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.

Job Ref BRM16173LB- Birmingham, B25
(Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, PART 1 Applies)

About the Employer
Sociable lady loves communication, very gentle soul can be a little tearful. Would like someone who has worked with autism and experience of diabetes as I am in insulin dependent. I am very arty and love painting activities. I love watching shows at the theatre.

I like going out for lunch and I love shopping for things I want to buy but don't enjoy a weekly shop so it has to be for me.

However, only for a short period as sometimes I feel overwhelmed.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Mobility / Physical
Health

Occasional wheelchair user

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Loves colouring painting, singing loves watching films singing loves watching films, swimming likes going out lunch, shopping

Other relevant information
I have a cat.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
Support with food shopping.
Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
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.

You will be required to administer medication. (Minimum age requirement)

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 and car owner - must have business insurance.

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 essential.
Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
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
First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday,

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

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Pay:
£11.60 per hour

Expected hours: 28.5 per week

Schedule: