Female Support Worker

Looking for the right person to support a 70 year old lady who is very strong willed and likes things done in her own way but is not rude towards a person. You will need to be a patient and empathetic person who will give the employer and her husband chance to get to know you and trust you. Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, angina and mobility issues which involves using a wheel chair to be able to transfer from one room to another. Also has a catheter in situ so training will be provided by employer and this will involved emptying the bag if it is required. Main tasks will be to shower and wash hair along with some household chores to help keep the home clean and tidy.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical
Parkinson's Disease
Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home.2 cats.
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.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• 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).
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 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.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
Catheter Care. Training will be provided by the employer.

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