About the Employer

I am a 76-year-old gentleman that lives in my own home with my wife. I had a stroke 8 years ago which left me with a left side paralysis. I require personal assistants to help me maintain my current levels of fitness and the role is a combination of personal care and support to improve my independence. I follow a physio regime and support in maintaining this regime is a key part of the role. I can walk short distances using a quad stick but usually rely on a wheelchair. Support to follow my interests is also important which is mainly gardening.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Scrabble• wordsearch puzzles• watching films/tv

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Other relevant information

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 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.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

To provide support when main carer is on holiday/sick as follows: Monday-Thursday, 9 -10.30am, 1.00-3.00pm and 8.00 – 9.00pm Friday 09.00-1.00 pm There is some flexibility within this.>

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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 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.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.