Personal Care Assistant DP904
Reference Number: DP904
Location: Worthing
Hours per week:
Shifts available -
Mon, Wed and Fri 6pm-11pmThurs and Fri 7.45am-4pm
Saturday 7.45am-4pm (one off a month)
Every other Sunday 7.45-4pm
I would prefer these hours to be split between 2/3 PAs. As such if you’re not available for all the weekend hours I would look at sharing this.
Hourly pay rate: Weekdays - £15.50. Weekends - £16.50 per hour. Mileage rate (if applicable): 40p per mile when transporting me in your own car to and from appointments.
Details
I am looking for care for a: womanThe candidate should be: a man/woman
Driving licence required: yes
Access to own vehicle required: yes
Overnight care required: no
Job Description
Summary
Hello! Are you someone who has a positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude? If you are, I am looking for your support to help me live my best life. You would be joining a small, lovely and committed team that enable me to be as independent as possible.
I am a kind woman who enjoys a wide range of hobbies, including arts and crafts, music, theatre, films, art galleries and beauty treatments. The role includes aspects of personal, social, and domestic care. I have complex needs so there is opportunity for further training, and you will also benefit from a pension scheme!
It is essential that you are able to drive and have your own car as you will need to be able to transport me in your car to visit friends and family.
If you are looking for something that is rewarding, and more than just a job, this is definitely a role perfect for you!
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentialityReliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Other Personal Qualities:
AdaptableComposed
Non-judgemental
Reliable
Employee Duties:
Medication administeringPersonal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as required
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
Additional duties:
I wear an extensive plastic body brace at all times and am unable to come out of it. This means I cannot bend or sit down so have to be washed within my body brace, lying down on my bed. I am able to wash my hands, face and brush my teeth but you will have to be comfortable with all other aspects of personal care.
Daily bed bathFoot care
Reporting on the condition of my brace
Coping with accidents and illness
Monitoring pressure sored caused by the brace.
Accessing the local communityDriving me to and from appointments, visiting friends and family, and the shops.
Assisting me to further my interests.
Laundry and changing bed linen.
Additional requirements
The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds.Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.