Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.
About the Employer
Personal assistant wanted to assist a gentleman with dementia with attending social activities and church. Car driver required. Previous experience with dementia highly preferred.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning
• Dementia
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Socialising
• Going out
Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 cat.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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 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.
• 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 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 self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Wednesday, 1.15pm to 3.15pm
• Saturday, 12pm to 3pm
• Sunday, 9.30am to 12pm