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Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust , Maidstone

Personal Care Assistant

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Penderels Trust , Maidstone

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 9 Jun | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 1347f89bf51647bc90a61c371bad5e27

Location ref: Maidstone

Full Job Description

  • 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.
  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
  • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
  • 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.
  • Support with gardening.
    • 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. Transport Requirement: Car driver and car owner - must have business insurance.

  • 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.

    I am looking for a PA for my 31 year old daughter to support her with daily living tasks and support with accessing the community. My daughter is a permanent power chair user and also suffers with mental health therefore someone who is understanding, patient and caring would be ideal for the role.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/personal-care-assistant-126953700
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