Overview
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About the Employer
I am the wife of a 73 year old gentleman who has some health and mobility issues. I am looking for a break in my caring role, preferably twice a week, but this can be discussed at interview. Support with social activities and general tasks.
Note: I require a Male PA.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical: The client uses a rollator to walk short distances and a wheelchair for longer distances and when outdoors.
About the Role
Role responsibilities
* 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.
* Go shopping and to local cafes. Visit relatives and friends. A driver and car owner is essential, and the car boot must be big enough to fit a wheelchair and/or a rollator.
* The individual’s needs may vary from day to day; duties 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.
Due to the nature of the work, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Transport
Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
Required Skills
* Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
* Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibition on the use of social media in relation to the job role.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* 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 employer's needs on a daily basis.
* Flexibility is an advantage as hours may be variable.
Specific days/times
* Tuesday
* Thursday
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
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