Personal Care Assistant for a senior gentleman F/T @ £16.41/hr in Ponteland
To provide care and support with all aspects of daily living to a gentleman who requires 24/7 support.
Hello, I am a gentleman with a diagnosis of Transverse Myelitis and I have a tracheotomy. I live in Ponteland with my wife. I have 1:1 and 2:1 support with a 24/7 care package. I am looking for an enthusiastic and committed Personal Care Assistant to join my care team. If you would like to work in a rewarding role, I would love to hear from you.
Main Duties:
* To support with moving & handling and transfers with a full-bodied hoist.
* Personal Care to include, support with showering, bathing and dressing, oral care and toileting including catheter care.
* Support with meals as I have a mashed diet.
* Administer medication via a PEG and manage the PEG.
* Tracheotomy care and oral suction.
* To support to access the local community and assistance via a specialist wheelchair.
* Support to maintain a habitable home.
Essential Criteria:
* Have a high degree of initiative.
* Be punctual and reliable.
* Be flexible.
* Have a happy and positive nature.
Out of pocket expenses will be met by the Employer (excluding travel to and from work). This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references (Cost to be met by Employer).
Rate of Pay: £16.41 per hour
Hours Breakdown: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12 hour waking night shift 8pm to 8am = 36 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
* Meal Preparation
* Personal Care
* Social + Leisure activities
Training:
* Moving & Handling
* Food Hygiene
* First Aid
* Hand hygiene
Transportation:
* Full UK driving license.
* Own personal car.
Medical:
* Safe Administration of Medication.
* Continence Care.
* Catheterisation.
* Suction (Nasal/Oral).
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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