About the Employer
I need two friendly, reliable and trustworthy PA's to provide kind support to my mother to help her all aspects of daily living.
Disabilities and Health Conditions
* Mobility / Physical
* Hearing
My mother's day-to-day life is affected by Asthma, Diabetes, COPD and Arthritis.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
* Support and/or prompt with personal care, including toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, and getting dressed.
* Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
* Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
* Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
* 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.
* Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
* Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.
Maintain strict hygiene processes to protect my mother and avoid compromising her immune system.
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position, as you will be required to administer medication.
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 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.
* 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.
* Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
* Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
* Have a lively personality.
Schedule
Specific days/times required:
* Monday
* Tuesday
* Wednesday
* Thursday
* Friday
* Saturday
* Sunday
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
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