Job Description

Mosaic 1898 Direct Payments Support Service are assisting in the recruitment of a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide essential care and support to an individual in need in the Thorpe Astley area. We have a 9 year old boy with severe complexed medical needs. He is a happy boy who's always smiling.

The position is for 25 - 32 hrs per week to be worked flexibly between Monday and Sunday, to include evenings, every other weekend, and over night in agreement between yourself and the employer. You will part of a team of support, with rotas prepared 3 weeks in advance.

To assist in all areas of personal, health, and domestic need as required, and to act as an escort and aid to the employer's social and day to day activities.

Duties

- Develop and implement individual care plans based on clients' needs

-Provide personal care such as bathing and dressing

-Administration of medications through PEG (training provided)

-Support client with mobility and chest physio(training provided)

- Maintain accurate records of care provided

-Communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals

- Use of shakey vest, nebuliser and deep suctioning to manage airways.(training provided)

-uses a ventilator at night time (training provided)

-Feeds through PEG (training provided)

General household duties:-

x dusting

x vacuuming / mop

x empty bins

x make and change bed

x cleaning of rooms

x laundry / drying / ironing clothes

x washing up.

Experience

- Previous experience in high complex medical care needs or home care setting is advantageous

-Excellent communication skills in clear English, both verbal and written

-Ability to drive to client locations for medical visits

-Strong organisational skills to manage care plans effectively

Requires driver with own car available to use for employer - business use insurance necessary.

Working with Disabled Employers

To provide assistance at the right time, enabling the employer to lead an independent/individual lifestyle in their own home within the community.

The PA should understand their role to assist with the self-defined needs of their disabled employer, and feel confident to ask what these needs are, and listen to requests and follow directions given.

The PA should:

meet the job's physical requirements (eg.moving & handling)

Arrive at the required times ready to work.

Contact immediately if going to be more than 15 minutes late.

Establish close working relationship on one to one basis.

If problems arise, discuss & resolve immediately.

Maintain confidentiality, respect privacy of employer.

Have a current driving licence.

The PA's Attitude:--

Appreciate stresses & strains of disabled employer, and the effect this can have on the acceptance of help.

Understand that the preservation of dignity & independence is important.

Respect the possessions & equipment in the employer's home.

Use of the telephone, television, radio etc should only be with employer's prior consent.

Any questions regarding tasks should be clarified before starting.

Duties/hours of work required may vary according to requirements.

Learning the Job

Daily tasks will be learnt and familiarised through PA & employer working together. There are Moving & Handling & Hoist Awareness Courses that can be arranged. If PAs do not have formal training certificates, then we recommend that training courses are taken.

PA Qualities Required

Should be: Reliable & trustworthy

Able to accept responsibility

Able to work on own, and as part of team

Work with initiative if necessary

Clean and have no unhygienic habits

Willing to learn the job well

Diligent and conscientious.

If you are invited to interview, you will be required to bring documentation proving your entitlement to work in the UK.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to obtain a DBS.

Contact:

If you are interested or have any further questions, please send an up to date CV. Feel free to contact me should you need any further information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/09/2025

Reference ID:F017BG

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you speak clear English?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person