Job Summary
Shifts: 1 x day shift – 7am to 7pm + 1 x night shift 7pm to 7am
Or 2 x day shifts - 7am to 7pm
You must be within 25 miles of Taunton
To provide complex care for a 53 -year old gentlemen who has Muscular Dystrophy.
You will carry out all of the same duties as a Care Assistant. However, you will also deliver some specialist clinical care including PEG Feeding Stoma Care, Non-Invasive Ventilator Care, Nebuliser Care, Cough Assist Machine, Mouth Care. And a Communication Device. We provide full training on all these procedures.
You will need an absolute minimum of one-year previous care experience, either with a care provider, a nursing home or hospital setting or delivered care in the community to a client with complex care needs. Have a good understanding and experience in skills such as moving and handling.
Duties:
- Assist client with all personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Perform light housekeeping tasks
- Follow a full care plan based on this individual’s needs
- Keep accurate records of care provided.
Qualifications:
- An NVQ 2 or equivalent is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with client and his family
- Ability to drive the clients adapted vehicle is desirable, a valid UK driving licence is essential.
- Proficiency in IT for record keeping and communication purposes
- Fluent in English to ensure clear and effective communication
If you are a caring individual with a passion for helping others, we welcome you to apply for this rewarding role as a Personal Care Assistant.
Join our team as a Personal Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support!
We are not a licensed sponsor. So, therefore, cannot sponsor or support visa or immigration applications.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: M O PA PT 24
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Health and Social Care: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Enhanced Adults DBS (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
