About the Employer

Douglas is a 24 year old who suffered brain injury in a car accident and requires help with transport to various external activities.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Acquired Brain Injury

Due to acquired brain injury Douglas has reduced mobility (able to walk short distances with a stick and can transfer into and out of a standard car). He also has limited use of his left hand/arm. Cognitively he has difficulty with short term memory.

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Other relevant information

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About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.

Support to get Douglas to and from social activities>

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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.

Transport Requirement

Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle, for insurance purpose you must be

21.

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.
• 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.
• Have a lively personality.