About the Employer
I am looking for two PAs to work together to provide company and personal care (including transfers) to my wife, who has Alzheimer's. My wife is a pleasant and quiet lady who needs kind and friendly PA's to be consistently supportive and fully engage with her to ensure she feels comfortable, safe and happy.
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Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical • Invisible
Alzheimer's
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Other relevant information
• The individual has allergies. To some medicines - will be fully explained..
About the Role
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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.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
To provide an environment which is safe, happy and inclusive.>
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The individuals 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
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Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
Required Skills
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• 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 work as part of a team.
• 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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.
To be cheerful and chatty whilst respecting times where quiet time might be needed.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
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