Female Personal Care Assistant for a lady who lives in the Newton Aycliffe area Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: c05f086e Female Personal Care Assistant for a lady who has multiple complex needs, non verbal communication, epilepsy, double incontinence and is paraplegic, The lady lives in Newton Aycliffe. The role will be part of a two person care team at all times. Hours: Alternative weeks, day shift/night shift. 36 hours/week day shift & 35 hours/week night shift Flexibility is required to cover carer holidays and respite cover for parents Rate of pay: £12.00 per hour weekdays & £14.00 per hour weekends Wages will increase in line with minimum wage increases in April 2025 Holiday entitlement 5.6 weeks pro rata Pension scheme available Duties: All personal hygiene, ensuring cleanliness and skin care at all times, necessitating moving to the shower bed prior to showering Bowl management, requiring daily suppositories Continual monitoring of the clients body position and clothing to ensure skin integrity Moving from bed to wheelchair and vice versa using powered ceiling hoist Take and support client to her daily community activities, these are physical activities for the carer including walking, ramps, operating and securing a powered wheelchair. Taking client in and out of her adaptive vehicle Driving the adaptive vehicle, clean driving licence required. Professional driver training will be provided Food preparation and meal time supervision Administration of all medication in line with prescriptions Administration of epilepsy rescue medication when needed Aid with the Nippy cough medicine 4 times per day Training will be given on all equipment and processes A DBS will be required prior to commencement of employment Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Social Leisure activities Transportation Full UK driving license Medical Safe Administration of Medication Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com