Personal Care Assistant- NRNTH

Disability North; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant for a gentleman with specific needs in Ponteland. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with movement and medication management, and ensuring community access. Candidates must be flexible, punctual, and positive, with a commitment to providing quality care. This position offers a rewarding experience and covers necessary expenses incurred during work.

Benefits

Out of pocket expenses covered

Rewarding role in care

Qualifications

• High degree of initiative required.
• Must be willing to support with personal care tasks.
• Able to assist with moving & handling.

Responsibilities

• Support with moving & handling using a hoist.
• Assist with personal care including showering and dressing.
• Administer medication via PEG and manage it.
• Provide tracheotomy care and oral suction.

Skills

Punctuality

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Job description

Hours

1 x 12-hour day shift every week and a 1 x 10-hour sleep in every other week.

Location

Ponteland

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 to cover a 1 x 12-hour day shift every week and a 1 x 10-hour sleep in every other week. We are looking for someone who is flexible and who is willing to cover for holidays/sickness.

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 for positional changes.
• Personal Care to include, support with showering, bathing and dressing, oral care and toileting
• 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.

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)

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.