Personal Care Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

Verified Company

Sheffield, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SHE14633RK- Sheffield, Yorkshire S8

About the Employer

Active and fun loving 12 year old girl looking for a Personal Assistant to help her with support and company.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Other conditions include:
Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attachment Disorder and Epilepsy

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Barbies
Computer Games
Colouring

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.
Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
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.

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.
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.
Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
Be selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.