About The Role
We are seeking a female personal assistant to support a lady with her children, daily living activities and community access. The assistant must be a car driver and owner.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Support or prompt with personal care (toileting, bathing, dressing, bed mobility).
* Support or prompt with cooking, meal preparation and eating.
* Support or prompt medication intake.
* Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
* Support or prompt attendance at appointments (hospital, doctors, etc.).
* Assist with food shopping.
* Provide transport to and from school, work, college and social activities.
* Support or prompt participation in sporting and leisure activities.
* Assist and encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
* Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
* Develop a trusted one‑to‑one working relationship.
The individual’s needs may vary daily; additional duties may be required as reasonably required.
Employees must report accidents and hazards immediately, ensuring the individual’s safety at all times. The role requires a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs covered).
Required Skills
* Honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
* Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy; prohibited use of social media related to the role.
* Work on own initiative.
* Follow instructions accurately.
* Patient, supportive and caring.
* Good listening skills and provide non‑judgemental emotional support.
* Empathetic.
* Previous caring experience essential.
* Previous childcare/special‑needs experience essential.
Required Training
* First Aid training (to be provided by the employer).
Transport Requirements
* Car driver and car owner required; must have business insurance.
Schedule
* Wednesday: 8 am–4 pm
* Sunday: 10 am–4 pm
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