Care Assistant for a lady in Ponteland 13hrs weekly @£11.91p/h - Newcastle Upon Tyne - NE20
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Female in Ponteland area with early onset dementia requires a home care assistant to support with 13hrs per week.
Hours to be arranged flexibly but will be needed on evenings and weekends.
There is a possibility of extra hours when providing holiday cover for another worker.
It is likely to include both evening and or morning calls.
Experience preferred but not essential.
Hours of work: 13hrs per week
Rates of Pay: £11.91 per hour
Location: Ponteland area
Main Duties:
Support required with getting up and all aspects of personal care, support with any medications and meals and drinks.
To provide companionship and support with local shopping trips, watching TV , listening to music, conversation and short local walks.
Its not essential but the ability to give pain relieving massage and basic beauty treatment would be preferred
Personal specification:
- Honest, reliable and caring nature.
- Punctual and trustworthy
- Respect confidentiality
- To be flexible and work collaboratively with the client's partner and the other worker.
Further Information: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will have to be obtained for the successful candidate (at employer’s expense).
Training: Where it is required, such as in Health and Safety matters, practical training and guidance will be arranged and the care worker will be expected to attend.
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Dementia care
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep