Personal Care Assistant
Penderels Trust , Tiptree, Colchester
Personal Care Assistant
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Penderels Trust , Tiptree, Colchester
- Part time
- Temporary
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 7 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: aa2fa3435f614712ae58eca0e27c8f3d
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 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. 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 and car owner - must have business insurance.
- 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 experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
- Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
- Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
PA required to support a young boy who has autism, is nonverbal but is physically happy, healthy and active. For socialisation and supporting Mum as there are other children so she needs help when going out altogether.
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role. - First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer. When you are Required: Hours per week: 5 hours for school term time = 38 weeks and 10 hours per week for school holidays 14 weeks
- Monday, After school during term time
- Tuesday, After school during term time
- Wednesday, After school during term time
- Thursday, After school during term time
- Friday, After school during term time
- Saturday, School term and holidays
- Sunday, School term and holidays