Personal Care Assistant

About the Employer We are looking for a P.A for a 25 year old young gentleman who has diagnosis Autism and an associated learning disability. He is a nonverbal communicator that can communicate using a little Makaton, but you can get to know his likes and dislikes via how he expresses himself. He loves to be out and about and enjoys visiting cafés, going on walks, visiting the cinema or swimming. Employer Disability and Health Conditions: • Cognitive / Learning
• Mental Health
• Anxious/ OCD tendencies The employer's hobbies and interests: • Going out
• Visiting cafe's
• Visiting the cinema 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 with food shopping.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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. 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 preferred but not essential. 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.
• 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: Hours per week: 7.5hrs • Tuesday, 3-4 hours a day
• Wednesday, 3-4 hours a day Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.