Personal Care Assistant - Dronfield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Dronfield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
DER14890AM1

About the Employer

Annie is a lady with autistic and newly independent, hoping to build confidence and routines and be supported to remain independent long term.

She is physically capable, but struggles to keep on top of adult independent living tasks.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Mental Health
Invisible

Other conditions include:
Autism and potential ADHD

About the Role

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 and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
Support with gardening.
Other Duties include: Helping with decorating her flat and supporting with speaking to contractors and DIY shopping

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.
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.