Care Assistant for a person P/T £11.44/hr in Stockton-on-tees Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 1a9cde60 An opportunity has arisen to provide support to a lady for a minimum of 6.75 hours per week with all aspects of daily living. She is living with MS in the Stockton area The successful candidate(s) will be reliable and have a positive approach to work. Experience of using a hoist and familiarity of one person hoisting is desirable but training will be given. Ideally you will have worked as a Personal Assistant before and be comfortable assisting in all aspects of the job including personal care. I have very recently had a colostomy and it may be necessary to remove/replace the stoma pouch and clean around the stoma Training will be given if necessary. I live with my husband and our very friendly cockapoo. I have had MS for 12 years and am now at the stage of needing hoisting for every transfer. I need help getting up, washed/showered and getting dressed each morning. I have a catheter and the drainage bags will need emptying or replacing. There would be some light domestic duties such as emptying the dishwasher or tumble dryer too. We have a large Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) which enables me to get out and about. If you have a clean driving licence and are over 25 it will be possible to include you on the insurance. This would allow us to maybe go out for a cuppa, go to the shops/garden centre or take the dog further afield for a walk. Successful candidates would be subject to an enhanced DBS check, cost to be met by employer. Key Responsibilities Services Personal Care Support to remain independent Training Moving & Handling Transportation Full UK driving license Can drive a motability equipped car Medical Continence Care Catheterisation Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com