Personal Care Assistant Coventry, England
Job description
Job Reference: COV15033LM1 - Walsgrave, Coventry
About the Employer
I’m an adult male, aged 44, a wheelchair user and have Cerebral Palsy. I’m an independent person who enjoys life and keeping in touch with friends and family. I enjoy music, travelling and have a good social life. I have my own vehicle.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Mobility / Physical
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- Music
- Travelling
Other relevant information
- The individual keeps pets in the home. A 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.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Other Duties include: The ability to cook nutritious, healthy meals is an advantage. Good food hygiene is essential. No hoisting is required. Manual moving and handling isn’t required and the only support I require when showering is with balance and drying.
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.
- 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 self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
- •Have a lively personality.
Other skills include: Experience with people who have reduced physical ability would be advantageous.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
- Monday, 4pm - 6pm
- Wednesday, 4pm - 6pm
- Friday, 4pm - 7pm
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 7 per week
Salary: £12.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/06/2023
Reference ID: COV15033LM1
