Personal Care Assistant for a mature adult 22 hr/wk@ £13.74/hr in Hexham - FTE - £26.8k - Hexham - NE48

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Family is looking for carers who can support an older gentleman in the Bellingham area. They are looking to recruit a team of carers to support him in within the family home. The gentleman has a diagnosis of Motor Neuron disease (MND) hypertension, and his mobility has reduced so he is at risk of falls. The gentleman enjoys watching tv and enjoys watching Rugby and rowing. He also loves to listen to classical music.

Hours of work: 22 hrs per week include day, evening and weekends calls 3 times a day 7 days a week.
Days and times to be discussed at interview
Rates of Pay: £13.74 per hour
Location: Bellingham area

Main Duties: To support with hoist transfers in/out of bed or positional changes, personal hygiene, continence care also support with shower while helping to reduce the risk of falls. Also, to be flexible and support with cover, for holidays and sickness leave.

Personal specification:

Calm, patient and understanding
Honest, reliable and with a caring nature.
Punctual, trustworthy and Respect confidentiality.
Have a happy positive caring nature.
Have an outgoing personality
Ability to both take instructions and use own initiative.
Experience in health & social care desirable – experience in working with people with both physical and mental health needs Respect confidentiality is a must

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. This will include moving and handling, medication awareness and additional training specific to the client.

Services

Personal Care

Social + Leisure activities

Support to remain independent

Training

Essential PA Guide

Safeguarding Adults/Children

Moving & Handling

Food Hygiene

First Aid

Hand hygiene

Medical

Continence Care

Catheterisation

Schedule, Pay & Hours

Time

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mor

Aft

Eve

ONA

ONS

ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep

Hour/Week

22.0

Pay/hr

£13.74

Weekly Actual

£302

Monthly Actual

£1,310

Annual Actual

£15,719

Annual FTE

£28,579

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Personal Care Assistant for a mature adult 22 hr/wk@ £13.74/hr in Hexham - FTE - £26.8k - Hexham - NE48

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