Penderels Trust
Personal Care Assistant
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Personal Care Assistant
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About The Employer
We are looking for a candidate who can support a young lovely boy who requires to be accompanied for walking, cycling and taking out to activity clubs and restaurants. The candidate are expected not to smoke or drink in front of the boy.
Employer Disability And Health Conditions
Cognitive / Learning He has a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder. He has limited verbal communication ability.
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 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.
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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.
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Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.
When You Are Required
Hours per week: 4 hours
This Position Will Require
Waking nights
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview. xlqdzyr
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