Personal Care Assistant

About the Employer
I am the service user and employer who has a diagnosis of ADHD and have suffered a brain injury which has resulted in me suffering seizures, which has knocked my confidence and ability to be proactive with some of my daily living. I reside alone in my own home and have 2 pet dogs. I am seeking a PA for 5 hrs per week to support and assist me with me prompt and support me to Maintain a clean and safe home, to help me Develop weekly planner due to brain injury, organise appointments, help make telephone calls. and assist me to create structure and routine. Due to my seizures, I am able to attend to my own Personal Care however I am fearful that I may have a seizure in the bath, so will require my PA to be present during this time should I have any difficulties. To support and attend with me, to some appointments completing shopping tasks, attending the local community for meaningful activities.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• shopping
• going to cafe's
Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home.2 dogs.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• 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 managing paperwork & correspondence.
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 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.
• 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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Monday,
• Tuesday,
• Wednesday,
• Thursday,
• Friday,
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.