Personal Care Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference SHE14965EN- Sheffield, S9

About the Employer
Personal assistant wanted to assist a young man with autism and learning disabilities with his morning routine. Experience with autism highly preferred.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Cognitive / Learning

Other conditions include:
Autism and learning disability, IBS

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Music
Arts and crafts
Films

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home.2 cats.

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 with household chores and general homemaking.
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.

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 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 selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.
Have a lively personality.