Read more

Complex Personal Care Assistant for a lady @£174/shift in WF12 -Student Nurse, Doctor, HCP

Fun young lady looking for new PAs to join my team of complex care PAs. Looking for a kind, caring and compassionate individual ideally with experience of complex care.

I need assistance in all aspects of daily living including tasks such as Hickman Line (CVC) IV administration of meds/fluids, Venting PEG, JEJ tube, SPC, Ileostomy, Syringe Driver & injections

Alongside my medical needs, you will also be required to perform basic domiciliary duties e.g. washing/cleaning, personal care. I also need someone who can encourage me and assist me to partake in my hobbies such as baking, glass fusing, sewing or going out to the shops/cinema etc.

This is a great job opportunity for any student or recent qualified nurse, doctor or paramedic. You will gain valuable skills that often are only taught to certain medical professionals. This is also great if you have been a PA a while and want to advance your skill set providing more complex care.

Pay & Shifts

Day Shifts 10am-10pm

Night Shifts 10pm-10am

Shifts worked on a rota system (Days, Nights and Weekends)

Pay will start at £13.50 and progress to £14.50 with full training [willing to discuss hourly rate for the right candidate]

Shifts on a rota, all breaks are paid.

minimum must work is 1 shift a week- the more flexible and available you are, the more shifts you can work [If you need a minimum number of hours/shifts per week please make us aware when you apply]

Annual Leave - Statutory Entitlement

Pension - NEST Pension scheme (can opt out)

This is a great position if you're looking for a highly varied role, wanting to provide 1:1 support and make a difference to my life.

The person im looking for is highly motivated and organised as well as outgoing and friendly, a good communicator through BSL and/or English as I appreciate a good conversation & having fun. You need to be reliable, flexible, respectful and friendly. Previous complex care experience and driver preferred but not essential.

Please note: This role is female only as a "Genuine Occupational Requirement" (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010 to protect the dignity and privacy of female clients receiving intimate care.

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
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

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

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care
• Catheterisation
• PEG Feeding