YJMO/444 FT Personal Assistants (Female) Holgate York YO24

UKCIL; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caregiving organization is seeking a reliable and approachable Female Personal Assistant in New Brunswick, Canada. The role involves supporting a young woman with health and care needs, requiring moving and handling experience. The position offers 30 hours per week with a rate of £14.70 per hour and benefits such as paid holidays. A good sense of humor and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holidays per year

Time and a half on bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Personal Assistant or Support Worker is required.
• Good communication and listening skills are essential.
• Training will be provided for moving and handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including stoma care.
• Assist with administering medication.
• Support in the Hydrotherapy pool (2:1 support).

Skills

Moving and Handling

Communication skills

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Positive attitude

Tools

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

Job description

Job description

Personal Assistants support people to live well. They provide the right support at the right time to help others to live their best lives. Is this you? Do you want a job that is rewarding and fulfilling?

The Job:

The aim of the job is to provide support and assistance to a young woman, who lives within the family home, with her health and care needs, physical, postural, and visual difficulties. The young woman is a permanent wheelchair user and has Epilepsy.

The young woman is very sociable, friendly and has good communication skills. The young woman enjoys and participates in weekly work leisure, social and learning activities.

You will be employed by the young woman and become part of a small established team, with a Senior Personal Assistant; providing 2:1 support for all moving and handling tasks. 2:1 sleepover support is also required for 2/3 days of (UK) annual family holiday, short breaks and a monthly sleepover.

As a Personal Assistant you will provide support and assistance to enable the employer to be safely involved and as independent as possible.

Tasks include:

• Moving and Handling
• Personal Care incl. Stoma Care
• Administering of medication
• Social support
• Support and assistance in the Hydrotherapy pool (2:1 support/weekly session)
• Support to use technology e.g. IPad/IPhone

The Right Person:

The young woman is looking for an experienced Female Personal Assistant who is friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour and a can-do, encouraging attitude. They must be reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.

It is vital that you have good communication and listening skills. A positive attitude and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations are essential.

The ability to undertake moving and handling duties throughout the day is a requirement of the role. Moving and handling experience is required, although training will be provided.

As there is the use of a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, a driver is preferred.

Non-smoker.

Experience: Personal Assistant/Support worker 1 Year

The Hours:

This post is for 30 hours per week. Shifts to be varied, worked on a rota, full or half days across Monday to Sunday. Days and times are to be arranged with the employer. Alternate weekends (Sat 8.30-5.30pm and Sun 8.30-12.30pm), including day, afternoon, evening shifts and monthly overnight support is required.

The Rate of Pay and Benefits:

£14.70 per hour and £87.20 per sleepover (11pm – 7am). Any hours which required you to be awake and working during a sleepover, would revert to at least National Minimum Wage.

Time and a half paid when working on a Bank Holiday.

5.6 weeks (pro-rata) paid holidays per year.

The post is subject to a DBS Check and satisfactory references. The cost of the DBS check will be met by the Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car
• Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com