About the Employer

I am looking for a kind and caring PA to support my 76 year old mother on social outings. My mum has dementia and she also suffers with depression so her mood fluctuates and she is often very confused. She can become very withdrawn which requires patience and someone who has a good set of social skills. The PA will need to pick my mum up from the care home where she lives, help her to get dressed to go out, and may have to help with her personal care (toileting) while out as she is incontinent. She does not use any walking aids for mobility but requires an arm to link/hold onto as her balance is poor at times. A driver/car owner with business insurance is essential and a DBS check is also required and the cost of this will be covered. The PA will be expected to take my mum out to local cafes, to shopping centres, for walks, to the beach and local museums.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mental Health • Invisible

Dementia.

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Going to local cafes.• Going to shopping centres. • Walking and going to the beach.

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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 the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• 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).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

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.
• 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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.