Full time and bank members Health care assistant for a gentleman in Peterlee - PETERLEE - SR8
Job Reference (41c8c943)
A Full-time (37hrs/week) health care assistant position.
Rates of pay: £9 /hr Overtime rate: £14.50/hr, bank holiday rate £27/hr
We are looking to recruit a new member to our small team, to work in a 24/7 Direct Payments healthcare package caring for a gentleman in his early 40s who is paralysed due to a spinal injury. As well as one full-time position being available we are also looking to add to our bank-staff, to help fill uncovered shifts (during holidays/sickness/etc) for persons looking for extra hours.
This is a 24/7 care package therefore applicants will need to be available to work both day and night shifts.
We are looking for an applicant with a high degree of social skills to provide a positive and encouraging environment for the client, therefore the applicant needs to be enthusiastic, upbeat, caring, confident and friendly.
The job roll includes social and medical duties such as: (hygiene care, use of a hoist, colostomy care, catheter care, pressure area care, etc. as well as accompanying / driving the client to social activities), therefore the applicant needs to be confident in learning these skills, experience is not essential as training will be provided.
Accompanying the client whilst travelling abroad is also a requirement, all expenses are covered.
Also included are very light household and laundry duties.
A full driving licence is essential as driving the client’s vehicle may be required.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced disclosure, the cost will be met by the employer.
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Can drive a motability equipped car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep