Personal care assistant - united kingdom, mansfield, nottinghamshire
job role for personal care assistant:
assists elderly, recovering, or disabled clients with the activities of daily living. offers support and companionship to clients. helps clients handle day-to-day self-care, such as toileting and hygiene. communicates with families of clients to apprise them of the client's condition and progress. advises clients and families on nutrition, hygiene, household activities, and other appropriate areas.
duties of a personal care assistant:
cares for clients with physical, emotional, or cognitive (e.g., alzheimer's) impairments
provides support, encouragement, and companionship by engaging clients in activities, such as playing games, visiting places, taking walks, or having conversations
handles household chores for clients, such as laundry, dishes, changing sheets, and other basic cleaning
arranges or provides transportation to appointments, supermarket, etc.
assists clients with household finances, such as depositing checks, paying bills, and managing money
speaks with family to arrange schedule and activities and stay apprised of client's well-being and needs
helps client with self-care, such as toileting, bathing, dressing, brushing teeth, etc.
assists clients with ambulation and mobility as needed, transporting from one location to another with a wheelchair or other form of support
engages client in muscle stretching and strengthening exercises as needed to improve range of motion
dispenses and administers medications as directed by medical providers and family members
you must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle!! _ please do not apply if you are unable to drive _
do not apply if you are looking for a sponsorship!!
_you must also be able to work alternate weekends._
job types: full-time, part-time
salary: gbp10.00-gbp12.20 per hour
benefits:
company pension
schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
day shift
weekend availability
weekends only
supplemental pay types:
bonus scheme
yearly bonus
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