Job Description

Job description: Personal Care Assistant

Job type: Permanent - Part Time

Shifts available:

1 x 13 hour Night shift .

Plus alternating

1 x 6 hour shift = 6pm to Midnight

And 1 x 7 hour shifts = Midnight to 7am

To provide complex care for a 53 year old gentlemen who has Muscular Dystrophy.

You will carry out all of the same duties as a Care Assistant. However, you will may also deliver some specialist clinical care including PEG Feeding Stoma Care, Non-Invasive Ventilator Care, Nebuliser Care, Cough Assistane Machine, Mouth Care. And a Communication Device. We provide full training on all these procedures.

You will need an absolute minimum of one year previous care experience, either with a care provider, a nursing home or hospital setting, or looking after a family member with complex care needs. Have a good understanding and experience in skills such as moving and handling.

Duties:

- Assist client with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Perform light housekeeping tasks
- Follow a full care plan based on this individual's needs
- Keep accurate records of care provided.

Qualifications:

- An NVQ 2 or equivalent is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with client and his family
- Ability to drive or travel to clients' home as required
- Proficiency in IT for record keeping and communication purposes
- Fluent in English to ensure clear and effective communication

If you are a caring individual with a passion for helping others, we welcome you to apply for this rewarding role as a Personal Care Assistant.

We cannot support, assist or sponsor applications

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Job Type: Part Time - Permanent

Application question(s):

Do you hold a current valid UK Driving Licence? Are you within 25 miles of Taunton (Deal Breaker)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Health and Social Care: 1 year Language: Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Up to Date Enhanced DBS (required) NVQ 2 or equivalent (Desirable )
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Taunton

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50-20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 19 - 20 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Weekend availability
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PT 27 M