Personal Care Assistant
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About the Employer
Male with Cerebral Palsy requires support to live independently and access the community. Applicants must be flexible, and this is a permanent position to cover as and when required. Pattern of Work: 1 to 2 shifts a week, 24 hours each shift may include Saturday and Sunday.Working pattern to be discussed at interview. Salary: £238.00 ( £12.00 @ 14 hours Plus £70 night rate.)
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
- Mobility / Physical
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
- Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
- Support with food shopping.
- Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Transport Requirement:
Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle (employer to check age requirement with car insurance provider).
Required Skills:
- Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Previous caring experience is essential.
- Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
- Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
When you are Required:
Hours per week: 24
This position will require:
- Sleep-ins
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.