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 attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
* Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
* Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
* Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.
* The individual7s needs may vary from day to day and tasks may reflect this. You may 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.
* Car driver preferred but not essential.
* Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
* Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibition of social media use 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 hours may be variable.
* Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
* Have a lively personality.
* Two female Personal Assistants (PAs) wanted to assist a young lady with daily tasks in the morning and evening, hours to be split between both. Must be okay with cats.
Qualifications
* Ability to follow instructions accurately and work on own initiative.
* Strong listening skills and empathetic, non-judgemental support.
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