Personal Care Assistant - Louth, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Louth, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job LIN14829HBAH- Louth, LIncolnshire, LN11

About the Employer
Father looking for a personal assistant for my 18 year old son with learning disabilities.

He loves going out and watching cows and sheep but is also happy to stay at home on his iPad.

I would need support in administering medication in the form of single injectable and four tablets, daily.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Cognitive / Learning

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Sheep and Cows
Fishing, Trains,

- iPad

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.
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.

Please note that there is a minimum age requirement for the 2 requirements below

You will be required to administer medication.
Shifts may start before and or after 10pm

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.
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.

When you are Required
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

This position will require: