Personal Care Assistant for a young man 34 hr/wk@ £13.50/hr in Yarm - FTE - £26.3k - Yarm - TS15
Job Reference (b939e4bc)
Personal assistant required 34hrs per week. £13.50 per hour
We are looking to recruit a reliable, outgoing person to support a young man in accessing the community and adult day services. He lives with his parents, siblings, and dog in his family home. He requires 2:1 support. He is nonverbal and a wheelchair user.
Duties include
· Support to get ready for the day and then be transported to day services
· To be collected from day services later in the afternoon and returned home
· To be supported with meals, activities, and outings.
· Supported to attend weekly hydrotherapy sessions (applicants must be comfortable around water)
· Personal care is required.
· Administration of medication
· Some light tasks at home and in the community
Essential
· Experience in care
· Driver essential client has access to adapted transport
· Reliable and outgoing, caring and kind.
· Enhanced DBS ( cost will be covered by the employer)
Desirable
· Knowledge of epilepsy and experience with a hoist is desirable; however, full training will be given.
Hours
Monday 7:30-9:30 and 2:30-5:50
Tuesday 7:30-5:30
Wednesday 7:30-9:30 and 2:30-5:30
Thursday 7:30-9:30 and 2:30-5:30
Friday 7:30-9:30 and 2:30-5:30
There will be a further 4 hours per week to be flexible for outings or family activities.
Occasionally weekend hours may be required
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Can drive a motability equipped car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Continence Care
Epilepsy Awareness
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep