Personal Care Assistant

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Location: St Osyth CO16, South East

About The Employer

I have MS and am looking for someone who is patient, respectful and comfortable providing practical support while encouraging my independence. In my spare time, I enjoy music — especially jazz and a little Amy Winehouse — as well as reading and keeping up with current affairs. I am looking for a friendly, reliable and caring Personal Assistant to support me The role would include: Preparing my evening meal and assisting me with feeding when required. Helping with general household chores and keeping things tidy. Supporting me with my medication and vitamins. Experience using a hoist would be desirable, but it is not essential, as training can be provided. Providing friendly companionship and conversation. If you are caring, dependable and would enjoy making a positive difference to someone's evening, I would love to hear from you.

Employer Disability And Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical
• Vision

The Employer's Hobbies And Interests

• Audio books
• Current affairs
• Movies

About The Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be a non smoker.

Availability Is Required On The Following Days And Times

• Monday: 10.00 to 13.30 and 16.30 to 18.00
• Tuesday: 16.30 to 18.00
• Friday: 1