Personal Care Assistant

Experienced complex care worker (client’s home)

Taunton, Priorswood area.

£14.50 – £20 per hour

2 positions available - 36 hours per week = 3 x 12 hour shifts. Over a 4-week rolling rota.

Typical shift pattern

Week 1

2 x day shift and 1 night shift

Week 2

1 day shift and 2 night shifts

Week 3

2 x day shift and 1 night shift

Week 4

2: 1 day shift and 2 night shifts

**Waking Night shifts***

Job description

Looking for kind compassionate and reliable Carers to join an established team of carers to provide complex care for a 53-year- old gentlemen who has a very rare form of Muscular Dystrophy.

You must be familiar with

PEG Feeding, Non-Invasive Ventilation, Nebuliser, Cough Assistance Machine, Suctioning, Oral Care And a communication device, though training will be given for all procedures.

The position involves

Manual handling

Personal care

Following a Care Plan

Record detailed notes

Administering medication

Initial temporary contracts are used to ensure a good fit for both parties, with a permanent contract offered after successful completion of 4 weeks working.

Qualifications

 Enhanced Adult DBS

 Full valid UK driving licence and ability to drive safely for client transportation

 Knowledge of care plans and ability to implement them effectively

 Good command of English, both written and spoken

 Basic IT skills for maintaining records and communicating with team members

 Excellent communication skills to build rapport with clients and colleagues

 Compassionate nature with a strong commitment to providing respectful, Reliable, person-centred care

 Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

This role offers an opportunity to develop your skills within the caring profession while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We welcome applications from motivated individuals eager to contribute.