Overview
Personal Assistant for a lady in Thetford – waking nights, 2 nights per week @ £13 per hour. Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: e7134f56
Job Purpose: I am a friendly lady, with physical disabilities, who is seeking a compassionate and reliable night-time carer to support me in my home, for 2 nights per week. This role will include support with my nightly bedtime routine, repositioning throughout the night, and household tasks to maintain a safe and clean environment. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude and a good sense of humour, with a willingness to learn. Female PA required due to personal care. Location: Thetford
Responsibilities
* Personal care: assisting with bathing and getting ready for bed.
* Safe transfers using a ceiling hoist.
* Turning and repositioning during the night for comfort and care.
* Household tasks such as washing up, laundry, ironing, and mopping floors (performed at night to ensure safety on wet floors).
* Making drinks and occasional food preparation.
* Medication administration: administering liquid medication.
* Occasional morning assistance for early appointments.
Qualifications
* Essential: Friendly, caring and patient; punctual, reliable and trustworthy; good sense of humour; eager to learn and willing to take up training as required
* Desirable: Full UK driving licence
Summary terms and conditions
* The rate of pay: £13 per hour (waking night) and £12.38 per hour for any additional day time hours.
* Hours and days of work: Two week rolling rota. Week 1: Wednesday & Thursday. Week 2: Saturday and Sunday. Additional hours available for holiday and sickness cover. Potential for more permanent hours in the future.
* The annual holiday entitlement is equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks (calculated based on annual hours worked).
* Free Care Skills training for all staff.
* If the job requires any of the following: Manual Handling, Handling of hazardous chemicals (e.g. household cleaning products), Food handling, you will be required to undertake annual training.
* The post is subject to the following:
* A satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
* Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
* Completion of a satisfactory probationary period.
Key Responsibilities
* Services: Meal Preparation, Personal Care, Domestic Care, Support to remain independent
* Training: Safeguarding Adults/Children, Moving & Handling
* Medical: Safe Administration of Medication
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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