Personal Care Assistant (8am till 8pm 2 shifts per week) - Burnley - BB12
Job Reference (88a8bcd2)
I am looking to recruit Female Personal Care Assistants to support me. I have complex health needs. I live in my own home in Burnley, Lancashire.
The role is to provide clinical and personal care, assist with hobbies and interests, health monitoring with relevant responses, maintain personal safety, and administer medications. The training required in the clinical interventions to do the job will be provided. NB this list is not exhaustive.
You will work independently as a member of an experienced and competent team. You will receive full support during induction from me and my team, during which you will receive full training in all aspects of clinical and other duties.
You will work in my home, where everyone works well together. Support is primarily provided within the home, which is adapted.
The Right Person
It is not essential that you have experience in care and support, but essential attributes include empathy, enthusiasm, a calm approach, willingness to learn and adapt, ability to use your own initiative, reliability and flexibility in a changing situation. Respect for my space and privacy is essential.
All staff must have a full UK driving licence and be able to drive my own vehicle.
The Hours
The hours are 8am to 8 pm 2 shifts per week (24 hours) over 7 days to include every 3rd weekend at £11.57 per hour.
You will receive 5.6 weeks paid leave.
The successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check and clearance which will be paid for by the employer.
The ideal candidate will be flexible and able to cover extra shifts across the 7 days to support as needed to cover for sickness and holidays.
Successful applicants will be or are willing to be vaccinated against Covid19
Job Advert JKM/TG/LPHB
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
First Aid
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep