Personal Care Assistant - Washington, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

Verified Company

Washington, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SUN13432RP7

About the Employer
I am a teenage Girl with Downs Syndrome. I want someone to accompany me on social outings to help promote my independence.

I love being out and about going to youth clubs, dancing, shopping and listening to music, I dislike loud sudden noises and people shouting.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Hearing
Cognitive / Learning

Other conditions include:
Downs Syndrome, hearing aids

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Being outdoors
Socialising and meeting new people

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home.

Two dogs.

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 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.

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.
Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
Have a lively personality.