Personal Assistant

Penderels Trust; Donwell; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family support organization in Canada is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide care and support for a child with profound learning difficulties. The role involves assisting with daily tasks, promoting independence, and managing household activities. Candidates should be honest, reliable, and willing to work flexibly. This position will require a satisfactory DBS disclosure and offers specific working hours on weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have good listening skills and provide emotional support.
• Previous caring experience not essential but must have a genuine interest in supporting individuals.
• Flexibility in hours would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care such as toileting and bathing.
• Assist with cooking and household chores.
• Encourage social activities and independence.
• Manage paperwork and correspondence.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Good listening skills

Empathy

Patience

Caring attitude

Ability to work flexibly

Teamwork

Job description

About the Employer

I am the employer and mother to my son who has been allocated a direct payment to support him with all day to day tasks, personal care, and assisting him on social activities outside of the home, managing the household. My son resides at home with me. His diagnosis is profound learning difficulties, as he functions at the age of around 3 years old. He has a rare chromosome disorder which affects his mobility; one leg is shorter than the other, so he has mobility issues requiring an electric wheelchair when out and about. He can get around the house using the furniture or with the help of those caring for him to assist him to balance as he maneuvers. His electric wheelchair is controlled by those who support him in the community. The staff team will be required to maintain all areas that the staff and my son use within the home. My son is sociable and enjoys a range of activities within the home such as completing jigsaws, playing with building blocks, listening to music, watching TV and using his iPad. He particularly loves being outdoors and enjoys parks, going to the seaside, and venturing further afield to Saltburn by the Sea or Northumberland, exploring new places and seeing new things. When on outings all support is 2 to 1 staffing due to his needs and vulnerability. We are seeking a PA to join our small established team in providing the care and support required to maximise his day to day life.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

The employer's hobbies and interests

• puzzles/Jenga • Music/TV/iPad • Social outings

About the Role

The post involves providing care and support to enable the individual to participate in everyday activities and maintain independence.

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 the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

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 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.
• Have a lively personality.

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

• Saturday, 10am - 1pm
• Sunday, 10am-1pm