Female Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust , Pontefract, Wakefield

Female Personal Care Assistant

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Penderels Trust , Pontefract, Wakefield

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 6 days ago, 28 Jan | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: dbfe0bf803634a549fb79bf398b055d1

Full Job Description

Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved. About the Employer: Female PA wanted to assist a lady with housework, washing, dressing, meal prep, dog walking and childcare. Help with organising items to sell online . May be required to drive employer's vehicle. Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

  • Mobility / Physical
  • Mental Health
  • Invisible
  • Fibromyalgia and other mobility issues.
  • Other relevant information:
  • The individual is a smoker.
  • Someone in the household is a smoker.
  • The individual has allergies. Cats and some medications.
  • The individual keeps pets in the home.Medium sized dog.
  • About the Role: 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 take medication.
  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
  • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
  • Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
  • 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.
  • Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
  • Support with gardening.
  • 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 preferred but not essential.,
  • 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 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.
  • Previous caring experience is essential.
  • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
  • Have a lively personality.

    Monday, 11am-12.30pm and 1.5 hours after 3pm
  • Tuesday, 11am-12.30pm and 1.5 hours after 3pm
  • Wednesday, 11am-12.30pm
  • Thursday, 11am-12.30pm and 1.5 hours after 3pm
  • Friday, Flexible with hours this day but would need at least an hour from 3.30pm
  • Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

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