Two Personal Care Assistants for a Lady P/t @

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom UKCIL Full time

**We are looking for two committed, experienced care workers to provide dressing and bathing support to a lovely lady in the Stamfordham area. The lady has suffered a heart attack, followed by a stroke that has led to left side weakness, reduced mobility and support is required to enable her to return home.
The lady is a keen animal lover and prior to her health issues she enjoyed regular visits to the lake district. She enjoys the countryside, listening to pop music and would prefer care workers who can engage with her around her interests. She has full capacity and will direct workers to her needs as and when appropriate.
The lady requires support to help with bathing predominantly her back and lower extremities as well as dressing as the left sided weakness makes adjusting and fastening garments difficult. There will be a requirement to support with breakfast and meal/snack preparation during the visit. Medication prompting will be required as appropriate. Training will be provided as appropriate.
The support is for morning and evening calls over 7 days per week.
The hope is two workers will share the hours between them and cover when the other is unavailable.
Hours:

- Morning call - arrival approximately 8-8:30am for 1 hour
- Evening call - arrival between 7 and 9pm for 1 hour

Flexibility may be available with the timing of the calls for the successful applicant
Wage: £11.91 per hour
Holiday 5.6 weeks pro rata per year to be agreed with employer
- Person specification
- Honest and reliable
- Committed and caring nature
- Experience (formal or informal) or providing support to individuals
- Punctual - time keeping is imperative
- Friendly, outgoing nature

Any further information:
An enhanced disclosure and barring service check will be required for the successful applicant. This will be conducted by and funded by the employer
Full training and guidance will be provided as and when appropriate

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Services**
- Personal Care
- Support to remain independent

**Training**
- Essential PA Guide
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling



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