Personal Care Assistant - Sunderland, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

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Sunderland, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Job Reference:
SUN13225MB3

About the Employer


I am a 65 year old man with physical disabilities and ailments and I need support in my home to help me with house hold tasks, meal prep and prompt and support to ensure I am eating and taking medications.

I am lively and chatty and love a good joke.

I have other PA's who provide my personal care, however there may be times this would be required if covering any hours for annual leave/sickness.

hours and days can be flexible and agreed between employer and employee Occasional assistance on outings or going to appointments may be required


Employer Disability and Health Conditions:


  • Mobility / Physical
  • Vision
  • Invisible
  • I am diagnosed with terminal cancer, which affects me both physically and emotionally.
  • I am diabetic however I manage this myself with insulin.
  • I have HHS (Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state).

The employer's hobbies and interests:


  • Musicals
  • Films
  • Socialising with others

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 and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
  • Support with food shopping.
  • Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
  • Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
  • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
  • Administering prescribed creams and massaging feet and hands as part of a daily requirement.
  • Companionship and friendship.
  • Assisting me on some breaks away or holidays (optional and will be discussed and agreed).
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.


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 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.
  • 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.
  • I am seeking a personal assistant to join my team of carers to assist and support with all aspects of my care and support needs.

When you are Required:


Hours per week: 10 hours per week with additional hours available. days, times are flexible and can be discussed at interview

  • Monday,
  • Tuesday,
  • Wednesday,
  • Thursday,
  • Friday,
  • Saturday,
  • Sunday,

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

This position will require:


  • Shift work

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Application question(s):

  • Car driver and car owner must have business insurance.

Experience:


  • Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 19/04/2024


Reference ID:
SUN13225MB3
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