Waking Nights Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Penderels Trust in Penshaw is seeking a dedicated PA to support a 62-year-old lady with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair. The role is a fixed-term maternity cover, 40 hours per week, night shifts 10pm-8am, 4 nights on/4 nights off.

Candidates must have prior caring experience and be reliable and compassionate. You will assist with personal care, meals, medication, household tasks, and monitoring of skin integrity, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Care experience is essential.
• Candidates must be 18+.
• Waking nights and sleep-ins may be required.
• Moving and handling training provided.
• Medication administration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and prompts for daily activities.
• Assist with meals and hydration.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Support with mobility and transfers using hoists/equipment available.
• Maintain hygiene, skin care and safety.
• Report accidents and hazards promptly.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Good listening

Empathy

Job description

Penderels Trust in Penshaw is seeking a dedicated PA to support a 62-year-old lady with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair. The role is a fixed-term maternity cover, 40 hours per week, night shifts 10pm-8am, 4 nights on/4 nights off.

Candidates must have prior caring experience and be reliable and compassionate. You will assist with personal care, meals, medication, household tasks, and monitoring of skin integrity, with training provided.