Personal Care Assistant

Part-Time

Job Description

Job Reference: LIN16499AC2

Location: Grantham, East Midlands
Hours per week: 4
Contract Type: Permanent

 

 

About the Employer

Young boy to take out into the community, loves sonic and talking.


Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical • Acquired Brain Injury • Cognitive / Learning
  
Other relevant information 
• The individual keeps pets in the home.Small Dog.

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 the individual to take medication.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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 and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.
 

When you are Required:

Hours per week: 4

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

 

Salary

Hourly Rate of pay: £13.10