About the Employer

I am the daughter of a 76 year old man who has a diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia. He uses a wheelchair when outdoors, but he can walk a short distance indoors with support or a walking aid. We are looking for a male PA to support my dad 3 hours per week to access the local community. He loves football and talking about football, and he misses male company and banter. A driver/car owner is required to take my dad out somewhere locally, for fish and chips or a visit to the seafront. He currently lives in residential care so he enjoys a break from this to go out and about within the local area. Assistance and support is needed for toileting and transfers to and from his wheelchair. The PA must be comfortable and confident in pushing and handling a wheelchair.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Invisible

Lewy Body Dementia

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Watching/talking about football.• Playing cards and dominoes. • Being out and about in the local area.

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Other relevant information

Tyne & Wear.

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 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.

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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.
• 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.