About the Employer

About the Employer: I am a single lady in my 50’sI struggle with health with COPD, despite this I enjoy life, and a good laugh. I need general support in the house and getting out and about . I would consider a job share ! i need support from around 11am to 3pm ad can be flexible about days Summary of Duties :Support withgetting/going out Some support with personal care Support with shopping/ doing it on my behalf Support with household chores, laundry, dishes, food preparation occasionally, general housekeeping/cleaning. Occasionally accompany me/ or drive me to medical appointments The person they are looking for Someone professional Experience of working in social care preferred but not essential as training can be sourced Flexible Good sense of humour Companionship qualities Enjoys talking Understanding of respiratory health conditions preferred but not essential as basic training provided Driver with clean licence – business insurance may be required

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Mental Health

COPD and anxiety

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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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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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.

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.
• 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.