Care Assistant for a person, 14hrs/week £12.60/hr, in Pudsey, Leeds West Yorkshire

UKCIL; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support agency is looking for a Personal Assistant in Pudsey, Leeds. The role involves providing assistance with personal care, attending social activities, and supporting independent living for a 38-year-old individual with Multiple Sclerosis. The ideal candidate should have First Aid skills and a full driving license. Competitive pay at £12.60/hour for 14 hours per week, with flexibility in hours.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training on employer requirements

Support from family members during initial weeks

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
• Full understanding of First Aid procedures.
• Ability to drive and own a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist employer in social activities and appointments.
• Provide personal care including eating and medication administration.
• Support employer in maintaining independence and quality of life.

Skills

Full First Aid administration

Full UK Driving license

Understanding emotional and behavioral changes

Confident

Patient

Personal car insurance

Ability to swim

Experience in communication with speech difficulties

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant for a person, 14hrs/week @ £12.60/hr, in Pudsey, Leeds West Yorkshire

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 02e29855

Job Details

Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA)
Reporting to: Ahmed Yar
Location: Pudsey, Leeds West Yorkshire

Job Purpose

• Assist the employer and care for them in order to accommodate their social life interests and provide full support.
• Assist them in the different hobbies and interests they want to do.

About the Employer

• 38 years old male, loves to participate in many different social activities; hobbies include bowling, going to different leisure facilities such as swimming, restaurants, going to the cinema. Enjoy spending a lot of time outside with family.
• Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, uses a powered wheelchair. Requires assistance in standing up and moving around. Some ability to walk with the use of crutches. Also has Diabetes; requires help in taking medication on time.

Social/ Domestic Duties

• Attending different leisure facilities such as bowling, swimming, restaurants, etc.
• Attending medical appointments.
• Visiting family and friends.
• Going on walks in the park and other places.
• Support with shopping
• Serving food

Personal Care

Require support when eating and drinking, administering medication, moving around from place to place, supporting in balance, could require help in performing stretches and exercises to help MS symptoms and fatigue.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, training on how to work with the specific employer requirements.
• Will be supported by other family members of the employer for the first few weeks with help on what the employer wants and requires.

Hours of Work

14 hours per week, Monday-Friday, flexibility of morning and afternoon hours.

Rate of Pay

£12.60/hour

Skills and Qualifications

• Full First Aid administration.
• Full UK Driving license
• Great understanding of emotional changes and behaviour changes. (Essential)
• Confident
• Patient
• Personal car insurance
• Ability to swim
• Experience in understanding what the employer wants to say even if the employer has some difficulty speaking.

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com