Personal Assistant

About the Employer
Gentleman is an 85 years old Punjabi man. He is a Sikh and has been known to visit the local temple occasionally, but he is not heavily religious. He is in generally good health and can get around his own home without need of a physical aid or other assistance. He does, however, require a walking aid to go outside, and a wheelchair for any distance. He has dementia and diabetes, and this is primarily why he needs a PA to provide care for him to enable him to live at home. His short-term memory fails him and this affects his ability to plan and coordinate what he does. He has a gentle nature and is generally an undemanding, quiet, pleasant and calm person to be around. He has a beaming smile most of the time, especially after sharing some banter or a joke with you. He likes the comfort and peace of his own home and really enjoys sitting in the conservatory in the sun and warmth when the weather permits. He likes to watch Indian comedy and drama programs on TV for entertainment. He enjoys spending time with his family, including his 2-year-old grandson, whenever they visit. He enjoys eating both Indian and western food, and is always looking forward to his next meal time!
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical • Hearing • Cognitive / Learning
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Food• Short trips out in the community• Indian programs on TV
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 and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Gentleman needs gentle encouragement to shower regularly and dress in clean clothes. The family will do all the food and essentials shopping. The family will take gentleman to any doctor or hospital appointments as needed.
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 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 work as part of a team.
• 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.

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