About the Employer
"PA wanted to assist a boy with organ transplant with participating in engaging activities previously impossible due to illness. Someone fun who will promote enriching and well-paced new opportunities, following instructions and encourage him to make safe choices. Immunosuppressed child due to medication. Good communication with family essential."
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
* Mobility / Physical
* Acquired Brain Injury
* Invisible
Slight right side weakness from previous stroke, easily fatigued
The individual experiences slight right side weakness from a previous stroke and becomes easily fatigued.
The employer's hobbies and interests
* Gaming
* Skiing
* Biking
Other relevant information
* The individual keeps pets in the home. 2 small dogs.
About the Role
Duties and 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.
* 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.
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.
* 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 would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
* Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
* Have a lively personality.
When you are Required
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
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