Personal Assistant / Carer – Thatto Heath, St Helens, Ref: PV08/EG Saint Helens, West Midlands, England
Job description
- £12.50 per hour working with a male client (dependent on duties)
- 2 x 12hr waking nights per week
- Alternate Weeks Shift 1 (Friday and Saturday) Shift 2 (Wednesday and Thursday)
- Start date TBC
- Training provided
Personal Assistants required to join a small, friendly and fun care team to support a disabled and independent 40 year old gentleman in Thatto Heath, St Helens.
The client lives with a C4/5 spinal cord injury - he has no use of his body from the chest down and limited arm/hand function. He is looking for someone who will be committed to support him with all aspects of his care and life.
The client lives in an adapted property and has support 24 hours per day. He has a wide variety of interests and is sociable and outgoing.
The client requires support for 24 hours per week for waking night shifts.
Ideal candidate/s will have training in Catheters, Bowel care, cough assist, manual handling and spinal injury, though all training will be provided.
A knowledge of Autonomic Dysreflexia is also advantageous, but not essential.
Care tasks in this role include support for all aspects of care, such as:
- Monitoring/recording the client's health, with particular attention to pressure sores
- Administration of medication
- Manual handling, bed rolling and transferring from bed to chair
- Support with eating and drinking
- Night shift generally comprises of putting client to bed and night-time routine, monitoring throughout the night, turning periodically.
To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria.
PLEASE NOTE: This role cannot assist with visa applications or sponsorship.
Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.
The successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced DBS check, paid for by Employer.
If you wish to apply, please contact Amanda at [email protected], call 07985324412 or send your CV by applying to this ad via Warrington Disability Partnership FAO the Care and Support Advisor using the reference: PV08/EH
Applications accepted by email or phone.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
COVID-19 considerations:
PPE Provided, and must be used as required e.g. when entering the property, during personal care tasks etc.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PV08/EG
