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Job description

As a Personal Assistant, your primary responsibility is to provide assistance and support to an individual who requires help due to their medical condition. You will play a crucial role in motivating and empowering the individual to live independently and improve their quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and prompting the individual with personal hygiene tasks such as dressing and grooming
• Provide physical support with mobility when out in the community
• Assist and attend appointments, helping to facilitate communication between the individual and providers as needed
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the individual by identifying and addressing potential hazards or risks in the environment
• Monitor the individuals' health status and changes in mood, reporting any changes or concerns to the employer
• Assist with daily living tasks including household tasks & meal preparation
• Offer emotional support and companionship to the individual, actively listening to their concerns and providing encouragement
• Help to motivate and encourage the individual to partake in daily living activities and access the community
• Supervision and prompting of medication administration according to prescribed schedules and ensure the individual adheres to their medication plans

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Empathy towards individuals facing challenges
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Patience and resilience to handle difficult situations with sensitivity and professionalism
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in working with individuals facing mental health issues
• Previous experience working older people in a health care setting
• Undertaking or completion of relevant Health and Social Care Qualifications

Further Information

Work Time: Hours are flexible and to be discussed with the Employer, to include afternoon work, Monday - Friday. Access NI to be undertaken. Access to own vehicle preferable.