Personal Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time

**Job Reference: SUN14996JK1**

**About the Employer**

About the employer I am a 55 year old man with dementia and a cognitive impairment. The client is still moderately able cognitively and physically, but his condition is deteriorating and can vary from day to day. The role will be to support the client in the community. Personal care may be needed when outside of the home and medication prompts while working with the client.

**Employer Disability and Health Conditions**
- Cognitive / Learning
- Mental Health
- Invisible

**Other conditions include**: Dementia
- The individual keeps pets in the home.1 small dog and 1 cat.

**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 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.
- Other Duties include: The role will be to support the client in the community. Personal care may be needed when outside of the home and medication prompts while working with the client.

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 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.
- Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
- Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
- Have a lively personality.

**When you are Required**

**Specific days/times required**:

- Wednesday,
- Sunday,

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 4.5 per week

**Salary**: From £11.30 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Every weekend
- Flexitime

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/06/2023
Reference ID: SUN14996JK1



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