Carer- JH-AW-IOW13

Long term PA required for a lovely 38-year-old gentleman with learning disabilities who uses a wheelchair for mobility and lives with his parents in Newport. You will be required to work alongside another PA. We are looking for someone with a good sense of humour and is flexible to cover annual leave of the other PA. Ideally the successful candidate has experience with moving and handling, medication and working with someone with a learning disability.

Duties:

You will be expected to build a good and close working relationship with the man and also respect his family's boundaries, enabling him to lead a full and varied life, whilst supporting his needs as an individual.

The man requires assistance with aspects of personal care e.g., washing, dressing, administering medication and emergency medication for seizures (specialist training will be provided for this) and socialising.

The gentleman enjoys bowling, going to the cinema and going for a walk.

To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

• Have a good sense of humour and enjoy a friendly joke.


• Caring, outgoing, patient, positive, have a fun sense of humour.


• Be able to develop good working relationships.


• Be calmed, organised and be able to respond to situations without panicking.


• Be honest, reliable, and trustworthy.


• Be respectful of the employer's dignity, always.


• Understand the need for privacy and confidentiality.


• You should have a thorough understanding of personal safety.


• A willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer.


• You should have knowledge and understanding of risks.


• Have an awareness and knowledge of equal opportunities.
  
  The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.
  
  Hours: 15 - 20 hours per week (flexible)


Work Pattern: Hours are negotiable but will include some mornings 7am - 8.30am, some evenings and some Saturdays. Hours are longer when he goes in to respite every 4-6 weeks.

Hourly Rate of Pay: £15.00 per hour