Job Description

Personal Care Assistant for a gentleman P/T@ 17.23/hr in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 8d1b0d1f

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To provide care and support with day shift and sleep-in overnights.



Hello, I am a gentleman with a diagnosis of Transverse Myelitis, and I have a tracheotomy. I live in Ponteland with my wife. I have 1:1 and 2:1 support with a 24/7 care package.





I am looking for an enthusiastic and committed Personal Care Assistant to join my care team to cover a 1 x 12 hour day shift every week and a 1 x 10 hour sleep in every other week. We are looking for someone who is flexible and who is willing to cover for holidays/sickness.


If you would like to work in a rewarding role, I would love to hear from you.

Main Duties

To support with moving & handling and transfers with a full-bodied hoist for positional changes.Personal Care to include, support with showering, bathing and dressing, oral care and toileting Support with meals as I have a mashed diet Administer medication via a PEG and manage the PEG Tracheotomy care and oral suction To support to access the local community and assistance via a specialist wheelchair. Support to maintain a habitable home.

Essential Criteria:

Have a high degree of initiative Be punctual and reliable Be flexible Have a happy and positive nature

Rates of pay

Day hours are 17.23 per hour

Sleepin hours 12.21 per hour


Out of pocket expenses will be met by the Employer (excluding travel to and from work). This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references (Cost to be met by Employer)

Key Responsibilities

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Services

Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent

Training

Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Food Hygiene First Aid Hand hygiene

Medical

Safe Administration of Medication Continence Care Catheterisation Suction (Nasal/Oral) PEG Feeding

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com