Personal Care Assistant Sheffield, England
Job description
Job Reference SHE15064EN1 - Sheffield, S8
About the Employer
Female personal assistant wanted to assist a paraplegic gentleman with a brain injury with overnight supervision and general cares.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Mobility / Physical
- Acquired Brain Injury
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- Television
- Conversations
- Sunshine
Other relevant information
- The individual keeps pets in the home. 1 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.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- 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).
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.
- To work as part of a team.
- 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 caring experience is essential.
- Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
- Have a lively personality.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
- Saturday, 8pm to 8am
- Sunday, 8pm to 8am
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
This position will require:
- Waking nights
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: £10.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/07/2023
Reference ID: SHE15064EN1
