Personal Care Assistant for a young man P/T@ £16.41/hr in Hexham - FTE - £32.0k - HEXHAM - NE48
Job Reference (ea3ee96c)
We are looking for a committed Care Worker to provide support in a very rural location for two brothers within the family home and out in the community. Both boys have a diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and require support with the following tasks:
Needs of Younger Brother 8 hours per week (11 years old)
· Help getting up in the morning, support with personal care, toileting and dressing, getting ready for school. Monday to Friday mornings term-time only between 7am – 8am (30 mins)
· Future help with using the toileting needs will be required when mobility declines
· Help with retrieving objects from the floor and be hoisted off the floor into a chair as he cannot get up from the floor
· Help with showering/bathing, drying, undressing, cleaning his teeth and getting ready for bed twice a week on a Wednesday and Sunday evenings between 7pm – 10pm (1.5 hrs)
Use of Equipment:
Training in the use of hoists and slings will be provided
· He uses a powerchair when outside of the house
· He has a ceiling hoist to hoist him into and out of the shower or bath chair
Needs of Older Brother 8 Hours per week (13 years old)
· Support with getting out of bed Monday to Friday morning term-time only between 7am – 8am (30 mins). Support with using a ceiling hoist, toileting, dressing, cleaning his teeth and getting ready for school
· Help with showering/bathing, drying, undressing, cleaning his teeth and getting ready for bed twice a week on a Wednesday and Sunday evenings between 7pm – 10pm (1.5 hrs)
· Assistance with drinking and doing activities as he has very limited use of his arms
Use of Equipment:
· He uses a powerchair when inside and outside of the house
· He has a ceiling hoist to hoist him into and out of the shower or bath
Activities and Support for Both Boys
· The support will involve taking the boys out into the local community, including going to a cafe, or going for a walk 3 hours per week
· The boys’ hobbies and interests include eating out, playing video games, lego, and watching movies.
· There will be a requirement to support with medication administration for both boys through a dosette box. As well as some moving and handling; including the use of a hoist.
Full training and demonstration will be provided.
Due to the nature of their disability, the successful applicant will be required to always ensure their safety.
A Summary of the Main Duties:
· To support both boys individually to access age appropriate activities both at home and in the wider community
· To provide support to the family through carers relief for parents
· To build a relationship with the client understanding their nature and communication skills
· To provide support with personal care as and when required.
· To ensure the boys are kept safe from all risks and dangers
Hours:
64 hours (approx. 16 hours per week) within a 4-week period to be used flexibly to meet the needs of the family, morning/evening and weekend support required.
We are looking for individuals who share our core values as listed below:
· Have a high degree of initiative.
· Be punctual and reliable.
· Be flexible.
· Have a happy positive caring nature.
Rates of pay:
£16.41 per hour. 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
Out of pocket expenses will be met by the Employer. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references (Cost to be met by Employer).
Due to the rural location, a car driver is essential and you must have Business Insurance.
Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Hand hygiene
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep