Personal Care Assistant / Home Care Assistant PHI-JOH

Health Your Way; Bury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Bury is seeking a Female Personal Care Assistant to support a young lady with complex health needs. You will work within a friendly team to assist with daily living activities and provide personal care. The role offers hourly pay of £12.50-£13.50, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment. A full driving license and an enhanced DBS check are required.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per year

Relevant training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care or support roles preferred.
• Willingness to undertake training for medical tasks.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks including feeding and medication.
• Support with daily living activities and general domestic duties.
• Organize and participate in activities as necessary.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Personal Care Assistant / Home Care Assistant

Bury, Greater Manchester

REF : PJ0123

We are looking for Female Personal Care Assistants to support a lovely friendly young lady with her everyday needs and activities. The lady has complex health needs and lives within her family home. You will be working as part of a small friendly team, assisting with everyday living activities and light house duties.

You will receive

• £12.50-£13.50 per hour, potential for increased rates when probation period and competencies have been completed
• Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per year pro rata
• Relevant clinical, epilepsy, moving and handling and first aid training will be provided.

Hours available

• Thursday – Saturday waking nights
• Bank / relief staff required for holiday / sickness cover
• The employer will discuss options further at interview stage

What’s required

• Supporting the individual to do activities within the home and some out and about, making sure all resources are taken and the home is left secure.
• Assisting with all aspects of personal care as required, including PEG / medication and feeding (training will be given).
• Ensure medical items and medication are organised and informing when stocks need renewing.
• Use a range of recommended medical equipment and ensure these are checked and fully charged.
• Organise daily activities.
• Support with general domestic duties, undertaking cleaning and laundry.
• A full driving licence.
• An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer.
• Successful completion of 6 month probationary period.