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Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust , Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Personal Care Assistant

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Penderels Trust , Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 day ago, 20 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 55d14b899f5e40bb9e7cb2d3ddb7dbf4

Full Job Description

  • 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 with food shopping.
  • 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.

    I am an independent man but do need help with cooking, cleaning my flat and doing my washing. I also need some help with doing my food shopping, doing my shopping list and organising me and someone to come with me to play bowling/crazy golf/cinema/charity shops etc or to supervise me at the gym. I have a good sense of humour too! I don't need any help with my personal care., 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.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Have a lively personality.