Personal Care Assistant (KO) in Wolverhampton

Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour

Nature of the job role: Assisting a 56-year-old Gentleman who is a wheelchair user Cerebral Palsy and is Non-Verbal with all aspects of day-to-day living. My client lives with his Family in Wednesfield and is a very pleasant, sociable individual who has a passion for music.

Main Duties:

• Personal duties: Assisting with all personal care; Hoisted on all transfers using a Ceiling hoist, washing, dressing, continence care, monitoring skin integrity on every visit, support with medication support.
• Domestic duties: Domestic duties – Laundry, Ironing, Weekly deep clean of bedroom and wet room and all equipment to be deep cleaned. Making meals and drinks – All meals are pureed, and fluids are to be thickened due to my client being a high risk of choking.
• Social Duties: Social stimulation – My client attends a Day Centre.

Hours of work: Up to 30 Hours a week – Applicant must be flexible.

AM shifts start at 7am – 09:45/1300.

Qualifications:

• Previous Care Experience Essential
• Clean driving licence Desirable
• Moving and Handling Trained – Must be hoist trained.
• Medication Trained

Skills & Experience:

Only applicants who can deliver a high level of care will be considered. You must be reliable, trustworthy and show an aptitude for this type of work with a willingness to show some flexibility in the hours that you work. Some experience of working with people with complex care needs essential.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS BASED IN WEDNESFIELD

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.

This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.

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