Personal Care Assistant

Personal Care Assistant Watford, East of England, England

Turner Household
Full Time Watford, East of England, England 11 - 12 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

About me

  • I'm a long-term wheelchair user, directly employing people to be my personal care assistants.
  • I have an assistance dog.
  • I have complex Medical conditions that are managed by medication, exercise, and diet.
  • I have regular hospital appointments.

Job Description

I am seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Care Assistant to join my care team. In this role, you will be assisting me with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, exercise, meal preparation, general house cleaning, and medication management.

Hours per week alternate between 48 hours and 72 hours. This includes sleep-in shifts with waking nights for assistance to the toilet and rolling during the night.

Training will be provided by a current Personal Care Assistant including how to operate my hoist.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with ADLs, for example; bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, and toileting
  • Manage medication as directed by me
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment
  • Accompany me anywhere I might need to go, including hospital appointments, and any other excursions.
  • Walking my dog if I am unable. (Such as the weather being too cold or I'm unwell)

Requirements:

  • Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) preferred, but not required
  • Prior experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities preferred
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check
  • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid annual leave
  • Enrolled onto state pension if wanted
  • Free Parking

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Watford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 19/04/2023

Personal Care Assistant
Turner Household

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