Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

UKCIL Ltd; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 4,500 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd in Ferryhill is seeking two Female Support Workers to assist an elderly lady with dementia at her home. The role involves personal care, light household tasks and medication support, with flexible hours.

Hours are roughly 6.5 per week per worker, at £13.50 per hour (£16.50 for self-employed with HMRC evidence). Applicants should have DBS check and availability; experience not required. DBS cost covered by employer.

Qualifications

• Female candidates only (as specified in the posting).
• Experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks including showering.
• Make bedding and help with light housework.
• Prepare meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and assist with medication administration.

Skills

Personal care

Household tasks

Medication administration

Availability/ Reliability

Job description

Female Support Workers required to support elderly lady with dementia Ferryhill - Ferryhill - DL17

Female Support Workers required to provide support to an elderly lady with dementia who lives in Ferryhill

Successful applicants will be providing personal care and carrying out household tasks for an elderly lady who lives in Ferryhill.

Two support workers required to share hours

Hours /Wage

Approximately 6.5 hours each per week @ £13.50 per hour

(£16.50 if self employed - evidence of appropriate insurance and registration with HMRC will need to be provided)

We are looking for two workers to cover the following hours daily between them:

• 45 minutes am (between 8 and 9)


• 30 minutes lunchtime


• 45 minutes pm (between 8 and 9)

Plus

• Additional 15 minutes on an evening 3 days a week for showering


• Additional 15 minutes Saturday am to administer alendronic acid


• Additional 20 minutes to collect medication

Duties will include but not be limited to following as detailed instructions will be provided by employer

• Assist with all personal care tasks including showering


• Make bedding, empty commode


• Preparing breakfast, lunch and evening meal


• Support with housework


• Collection and administration of medication

Additional Requirements/Information

The hours are to be shared between two workers, and there is some flexibility on the times, so please include your availability on your application.

Experience not required

An enhanced DBS will be required, employer will cover the cost