Job Description
For personal reasons this lady would like female persons to apply only - Thank you.
Due to this position being for a Private Residence we are not looking for any candidates wanting to join us from outside the UK as we are not in a position to support Visa applications.
Personal Care Assistant (HCA) is required to support a young lady at home with Complex Care needs. The Location is Halesowen in the West Midlands. On a permanent contract to cover up to 36 hours a week (Walking Night Shifts and Sleep Shifts), these shifts are 12 hours, which include alternate weekends. Night Shift patterns are 20:00 - 08:00. Flexibility is required to cover some holiday leave and sickness. Starting salary ranges from £14.50 - £22.50 per hour PLUS a travel allowance. We are looking for a PA to work as part of a team to look after a young lady, following a long stay in a Spinal Injury Hospital. She contracted a serious infection, which became progressive and led to her having a SCI lesion. She now requires breathing support from a ventilator and has a tracheostomy in situ, which requires ongoing management and day time intervention. All training for this will be provided. Despite her care needs, this young lady has a great sense of humour and likes to interact with her PA's on shift, she loves a variety of television programs and daily soaps. She has high input on the Care Package provided, and can help support and inform you of tasks that need to be carried out, she will communicate things she wants doing.
This young lady requires particular support with; Tracheostomy / Ventilation / Suctioning / Catheter Care / Nebulisers / Moving and Handling and Medication Administration via PEG. Moving and Handling is required to be conducted in accordance with risk assessments to reduce the risk of skin damage.
The PA will be part of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and work under the guidance and supervision of Team Leads and supported by community nurses. You should be focused and aim to meet the support needs of this young ladies individual care and rehabilitation program. This is an excellent opportunity to diversify your skills and experience in a complex and rewarding package.
We are seeking applicants who have a caring nature, friendly disposition, and who can be flexible and work well in a team environment following the demands of the job. You need to be trustworthy, reliable, and punctual. Previous care experience working Waking Nights is preferred, and attendance to 4-6 hour shadow shifts for training purposes is necessary to begin with. This will enable successful candidates the opportunity to interact with the young lady, and utilize her input.
There will be a 3 months’ probation period and following that time, if you are happy to continue in the position we will then also provide the following.
Travel allowance.
Personal Pension - Nest
Employee Liability Insurance
Holiday pay for 5.6 weeks per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Contract
Salary: £14.50 -£22.50 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
We have a full complement of PPE that is available.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: £14.50-£22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person