Job Description

Personal Care Assistant

Job type: Permanent - Contracted

An average of 27 hours 2 shifts per week. 1 day shift & 1 night shift

Salary 435.50 per week.

To provide complex care for a 52 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 Assistance Machine, Mouth Care. And a Communication Device. We provide full training on all these procedures

You will need an absolute minimum of six months 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 like moving and handling.

Duties:

- Assist clients 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' homes 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.

Job Type: Permanent

Schedule:

Day shift Night shift
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 (preferred)
Language:

Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:

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

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/07/2025