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 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 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.
* Car driver and car owner - must have business insurance.
* Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
* 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.
* Have a lively personality.
* This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a 36 year old wheelchair using lady. This will involve playing games, supporting with getting ready for bed and putting to bed. The Saturday hours will include this but will also include going out to places such as bowling/ pubs/ bingo.
Schedule
* Monday, 9.30am–2.30pm
* Thursday, 9.30am–2.30pm
* Friday, 9.30am–2.30pm
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