About the Employer

Happy go lucky lucky with a diagnosis or cardiomypathy, copd, vascular, trapped nerve on spine, arthritis, diabetes and is now losing sight in one way. Has a defibrilator fitted. Duties will be to support with household chores, make sure when showering that the individual is safe. Uses a 3 wheeled walker and has a stairlift.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical• Spinal Chord • Vision• Hearing • Invisible

cardiomypathy, copd, vascular disease, diabetes and arthritis

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 little 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 the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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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).

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 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.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.