Personal Assistant - Wednesfield WV11 (KO)

Personal Assistant - Wednesfield WV11 (KO)

Job Vacancy

Job title: Personal assistant (PA)

Reporting to: The Employer

Job purpose

To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

About the employer

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.

• Social stimulation – My client attends a Day Centre.

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.

Type of person that you/they are looking for

• Values : Someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non‑judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel, understands equality & diversity.
• Specific requirements : Someone with previous care experience. A clean driving licence is desirable. Moving and Handling trained - Must be hoist trained. Medication trained.

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

AM shifts start at 7am – 09:45/13:00.

Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour

Skills, qualifications, and experience

• Previous Care Experience Essential
• Clean driving licence DesirableMoving 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.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the Employer's request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself.

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