Personal Care Assistant for a young man F/T@ £13.50/hr in Stanley - FTE - £26.3k - STANLEY - DH9
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Please could you apply only if you see your long term career being in care, you have a couple of years of local North East driving experience, have a UK Manual License and are a fully competent, experienced and autonomous driver and can work a variety of shifts. Please would applicants send a cover letter which includes reasons for applying for this particular post and what you think you can bring to the post and a little bit about yourself as a person. Thank you.
Personal Support Worker Needed for Young Man with Complex Medical and Physical Needs.
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others?
We are seeking a kind and reliable personal assistant to provide exceptional care for a 25-year-old man with complex medical and physical needs. He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (dystonic and spastic type), requiring the use of a gastrostomy tube for feeding, and experiences epilepsy, complex suctioning needs, obstructed airway apnea (Cpap overnight), and requires specialized seating and equipment for optimal positioning and pressure management.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.)
- Providing nutritional support through the gastrostomy tube
- Performing airway suctioning as needed. This suctioning can be life threatening.
- Monitoring vital signs and reporting any concerns to the healthcare team
- Implementing positioning strategies and adjustments in the specialized seating system and sleep system
- Ensuring adequate hydration
- Driving client's own large van (manual) to day centre, community and social outings
- Engaging in leisure activities and social interaction,
- Offering emotional support and companionship
- Preparing and administering medication
- Participating in therapy sessions which also includes hydrotherapy
Qualifications: Preferred
- Experience caring for individuals with complex medical needs, including cerebral palsy
- Familiarity with gastrostomy tube feeding and airway suctioning techniques
- Strong understanding of positioning and pressure management principles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, spoken, written and understanding
- Compassionate, patient, and reliable
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude and a commitment to providing quality care
- Very confident manual driver with at least a year’s local driving experience.
We offer:
- Competitive salary £13.50 per hour
- Opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Pension Scheme
- Range of shifts with some flexibility
If you are a caring and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting people with complex medical needs, we encourage you to apply!
To Apply:
Please submit your Resume and Cover Letterto Lesley Moore via ukcil
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full time/Part Time/Permanent
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 7 – 37 per week
Benefits:
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- 24 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work days:
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Caring: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Manual Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Services
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Moving & Handling
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Can drive a motability equipped car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Continence Care
Suction (Nasal/Oral)
Epilepsy Awareness
PEG Feeding
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep