About the Employer
Personal Assistant required for 58 year old male. Service User has physical impairment and is non‑verbal and instead uses a communication aid on his computer.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
* Mobility / Physical
Other Relevant Information
* Severe nut allergy.
About the Role
Support the Service User in daily living activities while ensuring safety and well‑being.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Support and/or prompt with personal care: toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, and dressing.
* Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating.
* Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
* Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
* Support with food shopping.
* Assist and encourage socialisation, participation 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. Other duties may be reasonably required. You are responsible for reporting accidents, defects, or hazards to the employer immediately to ensure safety.
Transport Requirement
Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle for insurance purposes.
Required Skills
* Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and punctuality.
* Maintain confidentiality and privacy; prohibition on social media use related to the role.
* Work on own initiative and follow instructions accurately.
* Patience, supportiveness, and caring manner.
* Good listening skills and ability to provide non‑judgemental emotional support.
* Empathy.
* Interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
* Flexibility to adapt to daily needs; variable hours may be required.
* Self‑motivation and willingness to get involved.
* Lively personality.
Specific Days/Times Required
* Monday: 7:30 am–12:30 pm weekly and 12:30 pm–7:30 pm every 4 weeks.
* Tuesday: 12:30 pm–7:30 pm every 4 weeks.
* Saturday: 7:30 am–7:30 pm.
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