Female Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal care service is seeking compassionate individuals to provide 1-1 support for personal care, meal preparation, and assistance with household tasks. This role is ideal for those who are patient and empathetic, looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Flexibility and reliability are critical for this position, with a welcoming environment that values confidentiality and respect.

Qualifications

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media.
• Be patient, supportive, and caring.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care, cooking, and medication.
• Assist with household chores and caring for pets.
• Manage paperwork and correspondence.

Skills

Reliable

Trustworthy

Caring

Empathetic

Good listening skills

Job description

Overview

I\'m seeking to recruit a team of PA\'s to provide my 2-1 support for the 4 call outs per day, to assist me washing, dressing, preparing meals and providing some companionship. Additional support may require some light household chores/duties, hair washing and supporting me to care for my pet Budgie 1 hour AM visit. - Personal care, continence care, dressing, medication nutritional support. 1 hour lunch visit - Personal care, continence care, dressing, medication nutritional support and positional changes 1 hour teatime visit - Personal care, continence care, dressing, medication nutritional support and positional changes 45 minute evening visit - Personal care, continence care, dressing, medication nutritional support and positional changes.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical
• Invisible
• Cerebral Palsy

The employer\'s hobbies and interests

• Watching TV
• Conversing with others and socialising

Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Budgie.

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.
• 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.

I am the employer and also the service user. I reside in my own property with the support of a care package of 4 calls per day, to allow me to remain living at home independently. I have a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and currently bed bound, due to having limited mobility and no use of hoists as my body is extremely contracted. My speech is slurred however I am able to communicate what I want and need and have a good sense of humour.

Qualifications / Qualities

• 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 work as part of a team.
• 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 employer\'s needs on a daily basis.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.