Job Description

Job Reference:

JH/AB/HWEH2

Job Title:

Personal Assistant/Care Assistant

Hours:

20 hours per week

Working Pattern:

Set weekly rota. Shifts range from 7am to 5pm, 4pm to 10pm, occasional 7am -10pm. Double ups 9.15am-10.15am, 4pm-5pm and 8pm -9pm

Rates of Pay:

14.11 per hour, 21 per hour on bank holidays

Work Area/Location:

Employers home address in Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 area - must be local

Responsible to:

Directly to the employer

About the job:

You will be working in a family environment as part of a team who provide 24/7 care and support to a gentleman in his late 30's who has an acquired brain injury. Communication skills are essential as communication plays a huge part in this role.

Main Tasks:

All elements of personal care



Moving and handling - including ceiling hoist use



Administering medication via PEG (training will be provided)



Communicating with the employer, you will need to lipread



Assisting the employer with what they need



Working as part of a team



General cleaning of the room and wet room

Person Specification:

Good communication skills, the ability to lipread or willingness to learn



Experience within a similar role is preferred but training will be provided



Must be able to commit to double up times (9.15am-10.15am, 4pm-5pm and 8pm -9pm) Ideally you will live locally



Be punctual, reliable and flexible



Must be honest and trustworthy



Establish a professional standard of care, which should be maintained at all times



Be prepared to undertake any training that may be required to meet the needs of the role



Ensure that due consideration is given to health and safety at all times



Respect and safeguard the goods and property of the employer



Respect privacy and uphold confidentiality at all times



If you use your car whilst working then you will require business use on your car insurance

Special Conditions:

A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references are conditional for the post. This is a free and confidential process.

Disclaimer:

The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer nor be responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.