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Female Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust , Swanpool, Lincoln

Female Personal Care Assistant

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Penderels Trust , Swanpool, Lincoln

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 15 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c0cf5e27ab6c4fe68980fb2797122f5c

Full Job Description

  • 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.
  • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
  • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
  • Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
    • Only candidates over the legal age should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication. 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.

    I am a lady with learning disabilities that requires support 1:1 to live independently in my own home. I am a happy lady with a fun personality., Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer's vehicle, for insurance purpose you must be 25.,
  • 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 not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
  • Have a lively personality.

    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.
  • First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.
  • Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.
    • When you are Required: Hours per week: Bank This position will require:
  • Sleep-ins