About the Employer

We are looking for a reliable and caring Personal Assistant to provide casual cover for annual leave, sickness, and other periods when support is required.

The role involves supporting a lovely lady who enjoys gardening, arts and crafts, and accessing her local community. The successful applicant will assist her to participate in the activities she enjoys, maintain her independence, and make the most of opportunities both at home and out in the community.

We are seeking someone who is friendly, patient, and flexible, with a positive attitude and a person-centred approach. The ability to build a good rapport and provide support in a respectful and encouraging manner is essential.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others and would like to make a positive difference while supporting a lady to continue enjoying the activities that are important to her.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Mental Health • Invisible

Anxiety and Pain

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Going to garden centres• Accessing community

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Friendly 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.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Support with gardening.

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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

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

25.

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.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.