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- Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, hospital/doctors.
- Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
- Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
- Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
- Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
- Understanding the importance of seeking guidance and support when required.>
- Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
- 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 non-judgemental emotional support.
- Be empathetic.
- Previous caring experience is essential.
- Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
- Have a lively personality.
Personal Assistant - Warwickshire, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust
Description
About the Employer
Are you interested in making a real difference to someone's life? The parent of a young adult is looking for a knowledgeable and understanding personal assistant that is well equipped with skills to deal with a person who lives with autism.
You will need to demonstrate skills of building trusting relationships and excellent communication skills to support this person effectively.Alex has a range of interests such as Marvel and DC movies and video games, Lego collecting and building, bowling and the gym.
He also enjoys going to youth group and volunteering with them. He has a dog and 4 cats.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
Autism
Other relevant information
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
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.