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UKCIL • Norwich, NR9

Personal Care Assistant(s) for a senior gentleman P/T £14.50/hr in NR9 - FTE - £28.3k

About this role

Personal Care Assistant(s) for a senior gentleman P/T@ £14.50/hr in NR9 - FTE - £28.3k

Apply at UKCIL.com.

Reference

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Job Purpose

To assist me with a variety of tasks, which will support me to live an independent personal and social life. I live with my wife, but I am trying to be less dependent on her for everything.I have a weak left side after a stroke in 2013 and I am wheelchair dependent. I can stand and step, and do transfers, but I need someone nearby as I am prone to falls. I have a power chair and accessible garden space. I enjoy being outdoors as much as I can. I used to be an inventor and still have a workshop where I do what I can manage and sometimes need help.I want to walk and I see a physiotherapist regularly and need help with exercise.

I am seeking a PA for every

Saturday 9.45am to 11.30am,

Sunday 9.45-12.30

Monday 9.45-11.30

Wed 11-13.30

as well to provide flexible cover for my other PAs.

Location

the village of Barford - five miles west of Norwich, on Konnect bus 3 route

Details

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Personal care duties

Toileting, shower, dressing (including for going outdoors and for resting during the day), ‘sitting service’'. Make sure I don’t get chilled.

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Domestic care duties

Make sure my clothes, bedroom and bathroom are clean, and that hygiene materials are in stock. Make hot drinks. Make sandwich and packet soup if my wife is out at lunch time.

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Social care duties

Help if needed with transfers between chairs, and van. Be willing to listen to my interests. I like good conversation, but do not need lots of chat (Be aware I have some cognitive delay and mood changes and tire quickly). Drive me to therapy gym. Exercise support as guided by physio.

These duties may vary from day to day.Any other reasonable duties that may be necessary

Person specification

Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these with examples when submitting your application.

Essential

  • Friendly, caring, patient
  • Punctual, reliable, trustworthy
  • Flexible
  • Confidential

Summary terms and conditions

  • The rate of pay for this position is £14.50 per hour
  • You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role
  • Access to free Care Skills training for employed workers

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Hours and days of work

Saturday 9.45am to 11.30am,

Sunday 9.45-12.30

Monday 9.45-11.30

Wed 11-13.30

as well to provide flexible cover for my other PAs.

If this job role requires any of the following: manual handling, food handling, chemical handling (general household cleaning products), you will be required to undertake annual training.

Key Responsibilities

Services - Meal Preparation

  • Personal Care
  • Domestic Care
  • Social + Leisure activities
  • Support to remain independent

Training - Essential PA Guide

  • Safeguarding Adults/Children
  • Moving & Handling
  • Understanding challenging behaviour
  • Food Hygiene
  • First Aid
  • Hand hygiene

Transportation - Full UK driving license

Medical - Continence Care

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com