Job Overview
Female PA wanted to assist a lady with multiple sclerosis (MS) with daily living tasks, going out and attending appointments.
Health Condition Supported
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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 take medication.
* Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
* Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
* Support with food shopping.
* Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
* 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 tasks may reflect this. You may be required to perform additional 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 must 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.
* Be able to work on own initiative.
* 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.
* Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer's needs on a daily basis.
* Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
* Have a lively personality.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
* Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
* Catheter Care. xlqdzyr Training will be provided by the employer.
Working Hours
* Monday 8-9am and 5-6pm
* Tuesday 8-9am and 5-6pm
* Wednesday 8-9am and 5-6pm
* Friday 8-9am and 5-6pm
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