Personal Care Assistant
Penderels Trust , Whitmore Park, Coventry
Personal Care Assistant
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Penderels Trust , Whitmore Park, Coventry
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 11 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: ffba6759095e48baab15148de26da8d9
Location ref: Whitmore Park, Coventry
Full Job Description
Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed and getting dressed.
Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
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 individual's 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 and to report defects 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, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.
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.
Be able to work on own initiative.
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 essential.
Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer's 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.
I am looking for a PA to support my son with accessing the community and pursue his interests. My son has Cerebral Palsy and PRS that sometimes makes his speech difficult to understand therefore a patient and understanding PA is essential. My son uses a manual wheelchair and also has access to a walker. Car driver and owner is essential for this role