Personal Care Assistant for a senior gentleman P/T@ £17.23/hr in Ponteland Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: b74376fe Personal Care Assistant Ponteland To provide care and support with waking night shifts 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 1 x 12 hour waking night shift per week (Friday). This will increase in April 2026 on a rota of 2 x 12 hour waking night shifts one week and 1 x 12 hour waking night shift week two. 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. Essential Criteria: Have a high degree of initiative Be punctual and reliable Be flexible Have a happy and positive nature Rates of pay: Waking hours are 17.23 per hour 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) Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Social Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Food Hygiene First Aid Hand hygiene Medical Safe Administration of Medication Continence Care Catheterisation Suction (Nasal/Oral) PEG Feeding Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com