Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), where your compassionate support will assist our client, an adult male to continue to live independently as a permanent wheelchair user in his own purpose built bungalow. The client, lives independently and directs his own care. The duties include some personal care, housework and looking after dogs.
Duties
- Assist client with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility to promote comfort and independence
- Help with laundry, light household chores and meal preparation.
- Maintain clear communication with other team members and client.
- assist with routine vet visits
Skills
- Strong communication skills in English to effectively interact with client and visitors to his home.
- good empathetic interpersonal skills with a caring and respectful attitude.
- ability to adapt and work with initiative to ensure a safe and positive home setting
- a positive, can do attitude but willing to be directed by client
- need to be confident in handling dogs
- experience of working with a permanent wheel chair user is helpful, but not essential
This role is worked over a 2 week rota, including alternate weekends. Morning shifts are 9am-1pm and currently evening shifts 5pm-8pm are available as extra hours on a rolling 3 month basis. This role is perfect for a motivated individual eager to provide compassionate support whilst maintaining a homely atmosphere for the client.
Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
