Female Personal Care Assistant for a lady who has multiple complex needs - NEWTON AYCLIFFE - DL5
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Female Personal Care Assistant for a lady who has multiple complex needs, non verbal communication, epilepsy, double incontinence and is paraplegic.
The lady lives in Newton Aycliffe.
The role will be part of a two person care team at all times.
Hours:
Saturday and Sunday Night shift 11.00pm till 8.00am.
Flexibility is required to cover Carer's holidays and respite cover for parents.
Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour
Additional premium paid for weekend work
Holiday entitlement 5.6 weeks pro rata
Pension scheme available
Duties:
All personal hygiene, ensuring cleanliness and skin care at all times, necessitating moving to the shower bed prior to showering.
Bowel management, requiring daily suppositories.
Continual monitoring of the client’s body position and clothing to ensure skin integrity.
Moving from bed to wheelchair and vice versa using powered ceiling hoist.
Food preparation and meal time supervision.
Administration of all medication in line with prescriptions.
Administration of epilepsy rescue medication when needed.
Aid with the Nippy cough assist machine 4 times per day.
You will be part of a two person team at all times.
Training will be given on all equipment and processes.
Current driving licence required
An Enhanced DBS will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Training
Moving & Handling
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Epilepsy Awareness
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep