About the Employer

I AM AWAITING A GUIDE DOG SO YOU WILL NEED TO BE HAPPY TO HAVE THEM IN YOUR CAR

I am a middle-aged lady who is looking for female helpers who have a good sense of humour and a lively personality.
I would like a friendly and chatty person because I love to have a good chat along with meeting new people.
I am severely sight impaired with arthritis in my knees but do not need to use a wheelchair, but I do, however, need someone that is willing to walk at the same pace as I do to support me if I require it.
It is also extremely important that when we are out especially in the supermarket or hospital that you stay next to me and not leave me alone. You will also be required to help carry my bags please.
I will require your assistance to read labels and anything else that is appropriate for what we are doing.
It is also very important that when we go out in your car that you always park the passenger side on the curb side so I can safely get out.

Due to having asthma I am looking for a person who is a nonsmoker and if you vape, I require you not to do this around me because of my breathing.
I attend college one day a week and enjoy shopping and getting out into the community.
Currently being assessed for a guide dog so you will need to be comfortable round dogs and respectful towards the dog and the role they play in my life.
The guide dog will need to come out with me so you also need to have a car it will fit in and do not mind transporting the dog with us.
 

 

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Vision

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• College• Shopping • Activities within the community

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Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies. Asthma. • The individual keeps pets in the home.Awaiting a guide dog.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

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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 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.