Personal Care Assistant (KO)

Job Title

Personal Care Assistant (KO)

Reporting to

Employer

Location

Wednesfield Wolverhampton WV11

Rate of Pay

£14.00 per hour

Nature of the job role

Assisting a 56-year-old Gentleman who is a wheelchair user Cerebral Palsy and is Non-Verbal with all aspects of day-to-day living. My client lives with his Family in Wednesfield and is a very pleasant, sociable individual who has a passion for music.

Main Duties

Personal duties

Assisting with all personal care; Hoisted on all transfers using a Ceiling hoist, washing, dressing, continence care, monitoring skin integrity on every visit, support with medication support.

Domestic duties

Domestic duties – Laundry, Ironing, Weekly deep clean of bedroom and wet room and all equipment to be deep cleaned. Making meals and drinks – All meals are pureed, and fluids are to be thickened due to my client being a high risk of choking.

Social Duties

Social stimulation – My client attends a Day Centre.

Hours of work

Up to 30 Hours a week – Applicant must be flexible.

Week 1

Wed AM+PM - Thurs AM - Sun AM+PM

Week 2

Wed AM+PM – Thurs PM - Fri AM+PM

AM shifts start at 7am – 09:45/1300.

PM shifts start at 15.15 – 19:00 (weekdays), 16.00-19.00 (weekends)

Qualifications

Previous Care Experience Essential

Clean driving licence Desirable

Moving and Handling Trained – Must be hoist trained.

Medication Trained

Skills & Experience

Only applicants who can deliver a high level of care will be considered. You must be reliable, trustworthy and show an aptitude for this type of work with a willingness to show some flexibility in the hours that you work. Some experience of working with people with complex care needs essential.

**PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS BASED IN WEDNESFIELD**

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.

This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.