Personal care assistant - united kingdom, bognor regis, west sussex
job title: personal care assistant/support worker
location: felpham
hourly rate: £12:00 p/h week days, £13:00 p/h week-ends, £16:00 p/h bank holidays ( treated as ordinary working days for rotas)
reference: dp728
hours/shifts: negotiable, but, anticipated about 10-15 hours per week
summary
• i have vacancies for enthusiastic, inexperienced or experienced carers/ p.a.'s to help me to remain independent in my own home.
• are you a good listener, good at picking up new skills, reliable, trustworthy and adaptable?
• if so then have you considered working in the care sector for a lovely gentleman, like myself, so i am able to stay as independent as possible.
• the job will be challenging and frustrating, interesting and varied, but hopefully, rewarding and satisfying.
• full training will be given
other requirements
all applicants must be willing to undertake an enhanced disclosure & barring service check
successful applicants will be entitled to generous holiday pay, will be issued employment contracts, will be entitled to join the pension scheme also. casual wear is acceptable and there is ample free parking.
description
domestic -
laundry, hanging out to dry, ironing, putting away
helping with laundry, washing and drying
loading and unloading the washing machine, loading and unloading washing line
changing bed linen,
bed making,
general cleaning
taking out rubbish,
general housework, including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping.
tidying
this is not a complete list of every single thing you might conceivably be asked to do, nor does it mean you will necessarily be asked to do everything on this list. please note – this role will mainly involve care work. however the above is just and indication of some ancillary tasks you may be asked to help with
personal care -
washing and bathing/showering – towelling dry/ drying hair
supervision and/or assistance with showering, drying, hair washing/ brushing as required
help getting into and out of bath/shower as required
to be on call when employer takes a bath
assistance with applying cream
general hair/skin care
catheter care
using the toilet
dressing and undressing/ helping with buttons and fastenings
getting into bed
assistance with getting out of bed using a hoist
help with dispensing tablets
helping with other aspects of personal care as required.
getting in and out of the wheelchair ('transferring')
mealtimes e.g. cutting up food, assistance to eat
light exercises
preparing food/meals
this is not a complete list of every single thing you might conceivably be asked to do, nor does it mean you will necessarily be asked to do everything on this list
person specification
the successful applicant will be:
• respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality
• reliable with good time-keeping
• able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• hygienic, tidy minded and well organised
• fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• honest and cheerful and creative
• a good listener
• sensitive to the fact that they will be working at the employer's home:
• be aware of other family members and to minimise interruption to them
• treat employer's home and belongings with care and respect
• be wary and sensitive to the family's routines, procedures and practices personal to them
• able to speak and read english to a reasonable standard
• legally permitted to work in the united kingdom
• able to work at all times to high standards of health & safety
previous experience is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach is to the role; the employee's potential, personal qualities. approach and attitude is more important than experience.
please note, if you are successful in your application for this role you will employed directly through the individual and not independent lives.
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