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Penderels Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Penderels Trust is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support a 62-year-old lady in Sunderland in a fixed-term maternity cover role. The position runs a night shift pattern of 4 nights on and 4 nights off (10pm–8am), 40 hours per week, in the client’s home.

You will assist with personal care, meals, medication, and daily living tasks while maintaining safety and confidentiality. Applicants should have previous care experience, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be

Qualifications

• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Be 18+ years old due to medication administration.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality.
• Moving and handling experience is beneficial; equipment provided.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care including toileting and bathing.
• Assist with cooking/meal preparation and eating.
• Administer daily medications as required.
• Help with household chores and general homemaking.
• Report accidents or hazards to the employer immediately.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Listening skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Location: Houghton-le-Spring, DH4, Sunderland, North East

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(Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, PART 1 Applies)

About the Employer:

A PA is required for a 62 year old lady, living in the Penshaw area who has cerebral palsy. She uses a wheelchair and requires 24/7 care. The post is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave and is 40 hours per week working a night shift pattern of 4 nights on and 4 nights off. 10pm-8am. The client experiences muscular contractures and pain as a result, this impacts her ability for self feeding, dressing and all aspects of personal care. Skin integrity also requires constant monitoring. Daily medication administration is required. A Nomad tray is provided. Moving and handling experience would be beneficial, electric hoists for bedroom and bathroom moving are available in the clients home.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Mobility / Physical

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Watching TV and soaps

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement:

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required Skills:

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.

Required Training:

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.

When you are Required:

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.