UKCIL
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated female Personal Care Assistant to join our established team and provide care for a lovely lady with mobility issues in her home. This role involves a variety of duties to support the client’s daily needs and well-being, fostering independence and companionship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing personal care, including morning showers and dressing.
- Assisting with changing positions throughout the day and back into bed in the evening.
- Helping with eating and drinking.
- Assisting with days out and attending hospital appointments.
- Providing companionship.
- Performing light household duties, including washing, ironing, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Working alongside another carer for all personal care shifts.
Skills and Expertise:
- Experience in personal care is preferred, but not essential as full training will be provided.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours and adhere to a two-week rota.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience with moving and handling techniques.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and first aid (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience with safe administration of medication (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience with continence care and catheterisation (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to drive a motability equipped car (if applicable).
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Paid holidays.
- Enrolment in a pension scheme.
- Opportunities for extra hours to cover holidays.
Why Join Us:
Join our supportive team and contribute to the well-being of a lovely client. We offer a flexible environment, paid time off and pension scheme. This role presents the opportunity to work with a friendly team and build meaningful relationships.