Personal Care Assistant - Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Ref:
BRM15278RLJ/RP- Sutton Coldfield

About the Employer
I am a female in my 50s requiring support with daily activities, preparing meals and hot drinks. Also will required to take me out to parks and walks when weather permits.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Hearing
Cognitive / Learning

Need support when out and about walking.

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Likes colouring, drawing, flowers
Word search
Feeding the ducks

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
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.
Support with gardening.

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 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.
Have a lively personality.

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,

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

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: per week

Salary:
£10.95 per hour

Benefits: