Female Personal Care Assistant

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About The Employer

I am a 37 year old women, who with Downs syndrome and Autism, living at home with parents. I will require support with prompts to do arts and crafts, making snacks and drinks.

Employer Disability And Health Conditions

Cognitive / Learning Downs Syndrome, Autism

The Employer's Hobbies And Interests

Arts and craft Watching telly

Other Relevant Information

Someone in the household is a smoker. The individual keeps pets in the home: A dog.

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. Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication. Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities. Promote and encourage friendships and independence. Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Only candidates over the legal age should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

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 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 self-motivated with a willingness to get involved. Have a lively personality. xlqdzyr

When You Are Required

Hours per week: 8

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