Personal Care Assistant
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About the Employer
I am a wheelchair user with Cerebral Palsy looking for a trustworthy personal carer to assist for 2 hours in the evening and up to 6 days a week. I would need help eating my prepared meal, washing, taking medication and getting into bed.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
- Mobility / Physical
Other relevant information:
- The individual keeps pets in the home: I have a small 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.
- Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Only candidates aged 18 or over 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.
Required Skills:
- Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Be empathetic.
- Previous caring experience is essential.
When you are Required:
Hours per week: Up to 12
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.