Personal Care Assistant

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We are looking for a Personal Care Assistants to join our team to support our son to live as independently as possible

Job description

I’m a man in my late 20’s living in Fishponds, Bristol. I am looking to recruit PA’s able to commence work immediately, subject to satisfactory references and DBS check. PA will join my current care team to cover regular shifts each week, who will provide my personal care and support me to live independently in my home. People who are caring, friendly, patient and who can understand and deliver the needs required. I am looking for physical support as well as companionship for community activities and social outings.

I am mad about sport – love to watch sport on TV, see it live and talk about it!

I have season tickets for both my local football and cricket clubs, which I attend regularly. I play Boccia once a week at a local club - enter competitions and play for my regional team. I like to swim 3 times a week and enjoy trips to the cinema, theatre and socialising at the local pub with friends and companions. I would like the opportunity to get more involved in the local community. I use a powered wheelchair all the time for my mobility due to Cerebral Palsy.

We operate a 7 day a week 3 week Rota -

shift 1 is 0800 - 1900 = 11 hours

shift 2 is 1900 - 0800 = 13 hours this includes a sleep night

We have a mix of shifts on offer - weekday shift 2’s, weekend shift 2’s and one weekday shift 1.

There will be the option of overtime to cover absence/holiday.

The successful applicant will need to be reliable, organised, and have a flexible approach to work. My carers should work together and be open to covering one another during sickness and holidays, as required.

As a Personal Care Assistant your job will be to provide personal care:
- Toileting
- Showering/shaving
- Dressing
- Support into wheelchair
- Encourage me to use standing facility on wheelchair
- Encourage exercise at home on my bike
- Administer Medication
- And Meals, inc assistance to cut foods

Includes domestic duties:
- Food shopping
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Laundry

Includes Social duties
- To be a Companion at social events and activities
- Using public transport

Previous experience is desirable. There will be an opportunity to take up appropriate training - e.g. in mobility handling etc, to help you fully in your role. Please note some training may be on line.

Shift 1 0800 – 1900 paid at £11.30 per hour
Shift 2 1900 – 0800 5 hours paid at £11.30 and 9 hours paid at £11.30 per hour through the PAYE scheme. This is not a cash in hand position.

Ideal Candidate:
An understanding of social care, patience & good communications skills, responsible, confident, sociable & reliable. Fun personality, sense of humour & a relaxed attitude.
Clean & tidy in both appearance & ways and have a full clean driving licence.

Essential Criteria:
You must be able to handle the physical skills of lifting, pushing and bending. You do not have to be physically strong to do this but it does help, as does good general health. You must have good communication skills and fluent in English language. You must be able to cook healthy meals and be comfortable in doing personal care. You must respect my privacy, and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality.

You must be legally able to work in the UK. Proof of ID, two references and a full DBS check will be required, before anyone is hired. Costs of obtaining a full DBS will be reimbursed. There will be a trial period of 12 weeks (TBD) while the team settles.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 13 per week

Salary: £11.30 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE provided if needed

Experience:

• Care Assistants: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person