Personal Care Assistant

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About The Employer

PA wanted to assist a blind gentleman with going out and participating in activities and attending appointments. Full driving licence required.

Disability And Health Conditions

• Vision

• Registered blind

Hobbies And Interests

• Leeds United

• Trading cards (Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh)

• Gaming

About The Role

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.

• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.

• Support with food shopping.

• 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.

The individual's 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 and to report defects or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Transport Requirement

A full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer's vehicle.

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 able to work on own initiative.
• 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.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s 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.
• Availability is required on the following days and times: 8 hours per week
• Monday: Afternoon 12.30pm to 4.30pm
• Thursday: Afternoon 12.30pm to 4.30pm
• Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.