About the Employer

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Assistant to provide support and care to an individual with Muscular Dystrophy in the comfort of their own home. Care will be required 3 times a day, in the morning, late afternoon and night-time. This will typically look like one hour, three times a day. So there will be breaks in between. The ideal candidate will be confident about working in the client’s own home and will be sensitive to the needs and wishes of the family, as well as being flexible and able to use their own initiative. Previous experience in caregiving or a relevant field is preferred but not essential and training will be provided. You would have understanding and empathy toward individuals with disabilities as well as being reliable and punctual. You should be able to commit to the specified schedule of care, being flexible with start and finish times according to the needs of the client. If you're ready to be part of a supportive and empowering environment, providing essential care that promotes independence and dignity, we encourage you to apply!

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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Other relevant information

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.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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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.

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 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.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.Physiotherapy Exercises (Training to be provided)