Personal Care Assistant - JH-HD-Reading1

Oakland care

  • Berkshire
  • £14.11 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 28 days ago
Job DescriptionJob Reference: JH/HD/BCKHJob Title: Personal Care AssistantResponsible to: Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer (parents)Hours: Variable working hours (to be discussed at interview stage)Part time positions availableHourly Rate of Pay: £14.11Based at: Employers home in Tilehurst, Reading.Job PurposeTo work 1:1 with a young adult, who has a rare generic condition that causes dystonia (uncontrollable muscle movements). The young adult is nonverbal and communicates using his ipad. The family are looking for someone to build a trusting relationship with him, so that they can support him with his daily living needs, personal care, and social engagement. He is currently nil-by-mouth and is fed a blended diet, through his PEG.Main dutiesTo support with:
  • On occasions support with personal care
  • Assisting medication via PEG
  • Assisting with meals and fluids via PEG
  • Rehabilitation
  • Taking the young person out to appointments, hydrotherapy, school / placements.
  • To encourage and assist the gentleman with social engagement / activities such as attending SEN workshops etc.
  • To support the gentleman when in his wheelchair
  • To report any issues to the young person's parents
  • Supervision is required at all times.
  • To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.
Personal Specification
  • An experience of working with young adults, would be preferable.
  • Flexible in the hours and times that you can work.
  • Have a good sense of humour and enjoy a friendly joke.
  • Be patient and supportive.
  • Be honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
  • Understand the need for privacy and confidentiality.
  • You should have a thorough understanding of personal safety.
  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • A willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer.
  • You should have some knowledge and understanding of risks.
  • Have an awareness and knowledge of equal opportunities.
Special Conditions
  • This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the Employers request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself.
  • The post carries a 6 month's probationary period, due to the nature of it being a term time holiday position.
DisclaimerThe Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.

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