Personal Assistant Sheffield
Job description
We are looking to employ a Female Personal Assistant (Exempt under Equality Act 2010) to join our small team to care for our 3 children aged 4, 15 and 18 in their family home.Our children have life limiting conditions and need support with:Getting ready for school in the morning including personal care and bathingKeeping their space clean and tidyAdministering medicationPEG/PEJ feedingUsing medical equipment for hoisting, Feed Pumps, SAT machine, Ventilator, Suctioning and cough assist (training provided)Attending hospital appointments, family days out and holidaysRespite weekendsAs part of our team of Personal Assistants you with receive:Ongoing training and supportA DBS5.6 weeks paid holidayActivities, food and accommodation paid for while on family holidays and outingsFlexible shifts and opportunities to do additional hoursA fun, friendly work environmentWe live close to the city centre with free parking in a fun filled family home. Our children are very fond of their Personal Assistants and consder them family. They will include you in their banter and play. They love music, practical jokes, squeeky toys and laughter. They love to take the dogs to the local park and have holidays at the Seaside.You must be a non smoker who is happy to be around dogs as we have 2 Border Collies.Be able to follow Medication Charts and Daily Care Plans and be realiable. Although we have a fun, flexible approach this role is essential in allowing our children to stay at home where they thrive.We have various hours with all 3 of our children and full time hours are available .There are also opportunities to work additional hours doing Respite Weekends and accommpanying us on family holidays. There is potenitial to gain valuable nursing experience as well as a rewarding income.Job Type: PermanentSalary: From £11.53 per hourPhysical setting:HomecareAbility to commute/relocate:Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)Education:GCSE or equivalent (preferred)Experience:Home care: 1 year (preferred)Language:English (required)Licence/Certification:Driving Licence (preferred)Work Location: In person
