Female Personal Care Assistant (LD)

Job Title

Female Personal Care Assistant (LD)

Reporting to

Employer

Location

Tettenhall Wolverhampton WV6

Rate of Pay

£14.00 per hour

Hours of work

2 hours per day Monday to Friday – times to be discussed.

Nature of the job role

My client is looking to build a small team of Female Personal Assistants to assist 52-year-old lady with Multiple Sclerosis & an Advance Brain Atrophy. Her behaviours are affected by the disease & she suffers from dysexecutive syndrome affecting cognitive abilities. Due to her mobility movements out of the wheelchair and she is hoisted on all transfers and uses a wheelchair to mobilise, living in the Tettenhall area of Wolverhampton, with all aspects of daily living, domestic duties & social time.

The candidates must have a high tolerance and patience to be able to manage issues arising from the service user’s disease.

You will be working as part of a team.

** Successful applicants will be required to complete a 6-week probation period **

Domestic duties

Provide support and assistance around the home with all general needs. Maintain the cleanliness of the home environment. Making meals, snacks, and drinks when required.

Social Duties

Social stimulation, Support accessing the Bank, Hairdressers, going shopping, support to attend medical appointments.

Qualifications,

Skills & Experience

Previous Care Experience Essential

Moving and Handling Trained – Must be hoist trained.

Car Driver – Must be over 30 years old to drive the client’s automatic vehicle.

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.

Experience of working with people with complex care needs essential.

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

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.

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