About the Employer
Personal assistant required for a lady with MS to support with evening meal preparation and feeding, and household chores.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
* Mobility / Physical
* Vision
The employer's hobbies and interests
* Audio books
* Current affairs
* Movies
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
* Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
* Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
* Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
* Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
The individual's 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).
Transport Requirement
Car driver preferred but not essential.
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 self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
Must be a non smoker.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
* Tuesday, 16.20 to 17.50
* Thursday, 16.20 to 17.50
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