Female Personal Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Halesowen, United Kingdom Kalinski Household Full time

Personal Care Assistant (PA) is required to support a young lady at home with Complex Care needs. The Location is Halesowen in the West Midlands. On a permanent contract to cover 24 up to 36 hours a week. Shifts are 12 hours, which include alternate weekends. Day shift patterns are 08:00 - 20:00. Flexibility is required to cover some holiday leave and sickness. Starting salary ranges from £13.75 - £16.75 per hour **PLUS** a travel allowance. We are looking for a PA to work as part of a team to look after a young lady who has a spinal cord injury due to an infection contracted 10 years ago. She now requires breathing support from a ventilator and has a tracheostomy in situ, which requires ongoing management and daytime intervention.

Despite her care needs, this girl is of sound mind with a brilliant sense of humour and personality, not afraid to have a laugh and a joke with her care team. She loves a variety of television programmes and daily soaps. She likes going out in her powered wheelchair and mobility vehicle to the shops, cinema, events etc. She has high input on the Care Package provided and will help support and inform you of how to carry out her daily care.

Support is required with; Tracheostomy care / Ventilation / Suctioning / Catheter Care / Nebulisers / Moving and Handling and Medication Administration via PEG. Moving and Handling is required to be conducted in accordance with risk assessments to reduce the risk of skin damage. (all training for the above will be provided).

The PA will be part of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and work under the guidance and supervision of Team Leads (one being a Clinical Nurse) and senior staff as well as supported by community nurses. You should be focused and aim to meet the support needs of this young lady’s individual care and rehabilitation program. This is an excellent opportunity to diversify your skills and experience in a complex and rewarding package.

We are seeking applicants who hold a valid UK driving licence thus enabling them to take the young lady out and about in her Wheelchair Access Vehicle. For personal reasons this lady would like female persons to apply,. Experience not essential however, you should have a caring nature, friendly disposition, and you can be flexible and work well in a team environment, following the demands of the job. You need to be trustworthy, reliable, and punctual with a keen interest to learn.

We are wanting the applicants to feel this role is a long term position and not just a short break between jobs.

Attendance of 4-6-hour, shadow shifts for training purposes is necessary to begin with. This
her input.

There will be a 12 week probation period and following that time, if you are happy to continue in the position, we will then also provide the following.

Travel Allowance.

Personal Pension - Nest

Employee Liability Insurance

Holiday pay for 5.6 weeks per year

Yearly Bonus Scheme paid every Six months.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

**Salary**: £13.75 - £16.75 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We have a full complement of PPE that is available.

**Salary**: £13.75-£16.75 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person

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