Care Assistant for a lady 26.5 hr/wk@ £300/weekly in TS18 - FTE - £22.3k

at  UKCIL

APPLY AT UKCIL.COM. REFERENCE: D8A8977B

An opportunity has arisen to provide support to a lady for a maximum of 26.25 hours per week with all aspects of daily living. She is living with MS in the Stockton area. The hours will be for seven days a week at 1 hr 30 min each morning x4 a week and 2 hr 30 min x3 a week to include showers and 1 hr 15 minutes each evening.
There is also 2 hrs social time each Tuesday and Thursday after each morning session.
I am keen to build a team to cover the hours required and to cover one another’s holidays. So we are looking for more than one person. Start times are flexible, to take into account bus timetables, but we are looking for around 8 am and 6.30 pm start times each day.
The successful candidate(s) will be reliable and have a positive approach to work.
Experience of using a ceiling track hoist and familiarity of one person hoisting is desirable but training will be given.
Ideally you will have worked as a Personal Assistant before and be comfortable assisting in all aspects of the job including personal care.
I have recently had a colostomy and it will be necessary to remove/replace the stoma pouch and clean around the stoma. Also I have a catheter and requirement to change and empty waste will also be necessary. Training will be given if required.
I live with my husband and our very friendly cockapoo. I have had MS for 13 years and am now at the stage of needing hoisting for every transfer. I need help getting up, washed/showered and getting dressed each morning and then being put to bed at night. There would be some light domestic duties such as ironing, hoovering, emptying the dishwasher or tumble dryer too.
We have a large Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) which enables me to get out and about. If you have a clean UK driving licence and are over 25 it will be possible to include you on the insurance. This would allow us to maybe go out for a cuppa, go to the shops/garden centre or take the dog further afield for a walk.
Successful candidates would be subject to an enhanced DBS check, cost to be met by the employer. Funding is through the council and by Direct Payments. Extra hours will be available to cover each other’s holidays.

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Food Hygiene
• Hand hygiene

Transportation

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

Medical

• Catheterisation