Employer ref : PHB/JKM/LANCS/TW/ON
Job Description and Person Specification
Job Title: Personal Assistant
Hours of work: 24hrs- 36hrs per week
Salary: £10.40 per hour
Accountable to: Employer
Job Purpose:
You will support a young gentleman who is sociable, bright, easy going with a great sense of humour to live in his family home in the Barton area of Preston. This chap has Dystonia and other health issues, which results in him having complex medical needs. You will be trained to support his health and care needs; all aspects of personal care,. You will support in the management of spasms and administration of prescribed medication. All support is 2:1, so you will work alongside another Personal Assistant or family member. Additional hours may be available involving helping the young gentleman to get out and about, locally, and wider afield to to enjoy social activities, support to to appointments, and social outings. To support the young gentleman to take part in life enriching, and appropriate activities whilst remaining safe and well.
Required Experience:
A willingness to learn to use a communication system/some Makaton signs
Must be self-motivated and well organised.
To be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and health professionals.
Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
Excellent team player.
Independent worker, able to use initiative and self manage time and task.
Willingness to participate in vocational training programmes.
Basic understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Basic understanding of Infection Control.
Desirable Qualifications:
NVQ or equivalent in Health & Social Care
Current moving & handling certificate
First Aid certificate
Infection Control
Health & Safety
Fire Safety
Food & Hygiene
Medication
Training and Development:
You will receive full training in all aspects of duties including the care of the young gentleman's Dystonia, airway management, PEG. You will be supported and encouraged to undertake role specific training and education opportunities to develop your skills further. You are required to undertake all mandatory training relevant.
Duties:
Personal care.
Medication administration
Cerebral Palsy support and awareness of
Monitoring of general health and wellbeing, daily record keeping as such.
Socialising
Monitoring epilepsy - rescue medication
PEG
Safe moving and handling
*This list is not exhaustive.
Other Considerations:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and a DBS check will be needed, the cost will be met by the employer.