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Home Care Worker – £17.23 per hour
We are looking for a kind and reliable Home Care Worker to support a female client living in a small village around 15 minutes north of Alnwick. This is a highly valued role where you will be making a real difference every day.
The client has Batten's disease, a progressive and life-limiting illness. She is unable to see, communicate, or move independently and relies completely on others for her care. Because of this, she needs patient, compassionate support and lots of reassurance throughout the day.
Pay and Training
Excellent hourly rate of £17.23
Equipment and specialist training provided, including use of a hoist, PEG feeding, and medication administration
Main Duties
Providing personal care (all aspects, with mobile hoist and 2 carers for transfers)
Preparing and supporting with a pureed diet, feeding and drinking safely, and monitoring choking risks
Administering medication safely, including via PEG, and completing records
Supporting with household tasks such as laundry, bed changes, and ensuring the wet room is clean and safe
Assisting with medication collection and attending hospital appointments when needed
About You
Previous homecare experience is preferred, but training will be provided
Caring, patient, and understanding nature
Honest, punctual and trustworthy
Committed to confidentiality and high-quality care
Other Information
Enhanced DBS check required (paid for by the employer)
References will be taken
Ongoing training and support provided
If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where you will provide essential care and a reassuring presence, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Continence Care
PEG Feeding
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