Personal Assistant Doncaster, England
Job description
Job Reference: DON14994CN1
About the Employer
I am a lady that lives with my daughter. I struggle with severe depression & lack motivation. I am currently supported by my family but feel that they need some time for themselves and so would like some support from someone outside of the family. I have a number of other issues including fibromyalgia, dermatitis & incontinence. I really want to start rebuilding my life as I haven't ventured outside for a number of months and would like someone to support me to try to accomplish this.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Mobility / Physical
- Mental Health
Other relevant information
- The individual keeps pets in the home,1 very friendly 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.
- 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 .
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 preferred but not essential.
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.
- To be able to work on own initiative.
- 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.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 8 per week
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/06/2023
Reference ID: DON14994CN1
