UKCIL
About the Role:
We are seeking a caring and attentive Personal Care Assistant to support a 20-year-old male with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This full-time role provides essential care and support in a home environment, with opportunities to promote independence and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing personal care, including tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, and medication administration.
- Supporting with domestic care and daily living activities.
- Facilitating social and leisure activities.
- Promoting independence and assisting with college attendance.
- Implementing safeguarding adults/children procedures.
- Complying with moving & handling and first aid protocols.
- Adhering to hand hygiene and infection control procedures.
- Safe administration of medications and continence care.
- Performing catheterization and suction (nasal/oral).
- Supporting with PEG feeding.
Skills and Expertise:
- Experience in personal care or similar support roles (preferred, but not essential).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Calm, patient, and understanding demeanor.
- Flexibility to work both day and night shifts.
- Valid UK driving license.
- Ability to drive a motability equipped car (if required).
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate: 14.00/hr (day shift) & 17.00/hr (night shift).
- Full training provided.
Why Join Us:
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of a young person. We offer a supportive and encouraging work environment and a commitment to providing comprehensive training and development to further your career.