Personal Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time

**Job Reference: SUN15191MB1**

**About the Employer**

I am a 76 year old gentleman who is both the employer and service user. I reside in my own home in sheltered accomodation and live independently, with the addition of PA support for companionship and assistance with. I do my own cleaning and washing and take pride in my environment. I have a degree of deafness and I communicate better with the use of hearing aids and by lip reading. I sometimes get anxious about my health or things I do not fully understand, but I tend to feel more at ease when something is clearly explained to me in a way I am able to understand I enjoy a range of activities and have a few hobbies such as playing Dominos, colouring in, model making going for rides out in the car or on trains and metros and going to cafe's. I am seeking a PA to provide companionship and assist me with some basic tasks such as: support & help me maintain my mental health and well being All administrative tasks and correspondence as I cannot read or use the phone Booking appointments, helping me to organise diary Accompany me to appointments, hospital & doctors Ordering prescriptions Help with shopping Booking theatre tickets Accompanying to events and social outings -Cinema, theatre, café’s, museums places of interest All expenses associated to activities or transport will be reimbursed or paid by myself

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

**The employer's hobbies and interests**:

- Theatre, Cinema & museums
- Rides out in the car, train and metro rides
- Going for meals and to cafe's, Dominos, colouring in and model making, gardening

**About the Role**

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- 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.
- Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
- Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
- Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
- Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
- Support with gardening.

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.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental 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.
- Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
- Have a lively personality.

show initiative and enthusiasm whilst having a good sense of humour. Be reliable and trustworthy. Someone with understanding of my disability

**When you are Required**

Specific days/times required:

- Monday,
- Wednesday,
- Thursday,

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

**Job Type**: Permanent

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/08/2023



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