Overview
Job Title: Personal Care Assistant
Reporting to: Employer
Location: Wednesfield Wolverhampton WV11
Rate of Pay: £13.50 per hour
Nature of the job role: Assisting a 56-year-old gentleman who is a wheelchair user with Cerebral Palsy and is Non-Verbal. The client lives with his Family in Wednesfield and is a very pleasant, sociable individual who has a passion for music.
Responsibilities
* Personal duties: Assisting with all personal care; hoisted on all transfers using a Ceiling hoist; washing, dressing, continence care; monitoring skin integrity on every visit; support with medication support.
* Domestic duties: Laundry, ironing, weekly deep clean of bedroom and wet room and all equipment to be deep cleaned. Making meals and drinks – all meals are pureed, and fluids are to be thickened due to the client being at high risk of choking.
* Social duties: Social stimulation – the client attends a Day Centre.
Hours and Schedule
Hours of work: Up to 30 hours a week. Applicant must be flexible.
Week 1: Wed AM+PM – Thurs AM – Sun AM+PM
Week 2: Wed AM+PM – Thurs PM – Fri AM+PM
AM shifts start at 7:00 – 09:45/13:00. PM shifts start at 15:15 – 19:00 (weekdays), 16:00–19:00 (weekends).
Qualifications
* Previous Care Experience Essential
* Clean driving licence Desirable
* Moving and Handling Trained – Must be hoist trained
* Medication Trained
Skills & Experience
Only applicants who can deliver a high level of care will be considered. You must be reliable, trustworthy and show an aptitude for this type of work with a willingness to show some flexibility in the hours that you work. Some experience of working with people with complex care needs essential.
Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.
This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.
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