Personal Care Assistant Sheffield, England
Job description
Job Ref: SHE14874RK3 - Sheffield, S17
About the Employer
I am a lady who has suffered from brain damage and require somebody to support me in the home doing variable tasks but mainly cleaning. I may sometimes need my dog walking or doing something outside of cleaning that comes up on the day. All tasks will be carried out in the home.
1 dog, may need walking occasionally, must be good with dogs.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Mobility / Physical
Weakness on left side due to brain damage, tripping over things due to poor vision. Epilepsy.
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- cycling
- listening to music
- social activities
Other relevant information
- Someone in the household is a smoker.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
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 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 employers 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.
- outgoing
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
- Friday,
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 3 per week
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/10/2023
Reference ID: SHE14874RK3
