Day PA's for 33 y/o Bristol man £15-£17/hr FTE

UKCIL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care service provider is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant in Bristol to support a 33-year-old man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Responsibilities include assisting with daily care needs, driving a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates are compassionate and willing to work flexible hours. Competitive pay of £15-£17/hr with various perks, including bonuses and 6 weeks of annual leave.

Benefits

£500 Joinup bonus

Birthday and Christmas bonuses

Blue Light discount for healthcare workers

Off-street parking

6 weeks annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Must have a Full UK driver's license.
• Online training on Microsoft Teams will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide toileting support.
• Assist with washing, dressing, and oral hygiene.
• Perform hoist transfers using ceiling hoist.
• Administer medication and document in digital MAR.
• Prepare food and assist with eating and drinking.
• Perform domestic tasks like cleaning and tidying.
• Support with social and work events.
• Drive wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Ceiling hoist

Driver's vehicle

Job description

Day PA's for 33 y/o Bristol man £15-£17/hr FTE

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 50af1929

Location Cheswick Village, Stoke Gifford, Bristol.
Shifts Available (Flexible)
Week 1: Monday 09:00 - 21:00, Friday 09:00 - 21:00, Saturday 09:00 - 21:00, Sunday 09:00 - 21:00.
Week 2: Monday 09:00 - 21:00, Friday 09:00 - 21:00.
Pay £15.50 per hour on Weekdays, £17.50 per hour on Weekends, £35.00 per hour on Bank Holidays. Plus optional urgent last minute cover at double pay.
Personal Assistant's needed, to support a 33-year-old male (Mitch). The client has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and is a full-time wheelchair user. The client works as a researcher and runs a lifestyle blog. The client lives with his 2 young children and friendly dog Bella (Labrador). The clients children have a Nanny, to facilitate the clients parental role and the children will not be your direct responsibility. The client enjoys listening to music, going to concerts or festivals, going to the cinema and spending time with his family and friends.
The client requires full 1-to-1 support with all of his day-to-day care needs from a competent team of PA’s, as directed by the client. The ideal candidate would be a positive and compassionate individual, understand their role fully and take a person centred approach to care.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check (can be provided).
• Full UK driver's licence.
• Online training on Microsoft Teams (provided).

Duties

• Toileting.
• Washing, dressing and oral hygiene.
• Moving and handling.
• Hoist transfers using a ceiling hoist (x1 PA).
• Administration of medication and completion of digital MAR / comms each shift.
• Food preparation and support with eating and drinking (doesn't have a PEG feeding tube).
• Domestic tasks i.e. cleaning, tidying and washing etc.
• Support with social and work events.
• Driving large wheelchair accessible vehicle (Peugeot Boxer).

Perks

• £500 Joinup, Birthday and Christmas bonuses, Blue Light discount for healthcare workers, off-street parking and 6 weeks annual leave entitlement per year, plus accrued annual leave.

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Training

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

Transportation

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

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Suction (Nasal/Oral)

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com