Care Support Assistant

Independent Lives ,
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11 per hour

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Job Title: Care Support Assistant Location: Pagham Hourly rate: £11.00 Reference: TM96 Hours/shifts: Wednesday 9am - 4pm & 7pm - 10pm Thursday 9am - 4pm & 7pm - 10pm Every other weekend: Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 4pm Hours and times can vary slightly so please apply if you can do any of the above shifts as we are open to job shares. Summary • I am looking for a Support/Care Assistant to join a friendly team of carers who already support my son who has Muscular Dystrophy • My son is totally reliant on carers and needs support with all aspects of personal care. This includes dressing, washing, cleaning teeth etc. • Ceiling hoists are used for all transfers - full training will be provided. • My son is a sociable individual who really enjoys the company of his carers. He has a passion for star wars, coin collecting and loves watching Sci-Fi and comedy films. • My son is reliant on a non invasive ventilator to assist with breathing. A suction machine is also required regularly throughout the day. • PA’s would also be required to provide nutrition and medication though a Gastrostomy tube - full training will be provided • Full driving license needed so that the carer can take my son out in the community in his adapted vehicle. • This is a rewarding role with all professional training provided. Other Requirements • Must be comfortable with pets (two small, friendly dogs) • Must have a full clean UK driving licence • Must be willing to drive the employers adapted vehicle • Other : All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts. Description Typical duties Domestic - There will be some occasional domestic duties which could include; Loading and unloading the washing machine Loading and unloading tumble dryer/washing line Changing bed linen Bed making General cleaning/dusting/vacuuming of client’s own bedroom Taking out rubbish Preparing gastro feeds and attaching to machine/pump Correspondence e.g. reading letters, help writing replies, form-filling, assisting with household paperwork Making phone calls on clients behalf when I am too unwell to do this Making tea for the clients guests Personal Care: • Washing and bathing - towelling dry/ drying hair • Hoisting into and out of bat • Constant supervision when in bath • Applying creams • General hair/skin care • Catheter care • Hoisting on and off toilet • Dressing and undressing • Hoisting into/out of bed or chair • Giving medication through gastrostomy tube • Giving inhalers • Monitoring ventilator levels and adjusting/changing mask when required • Using a cough assist machine • Using Suctioning machine 'as and when’ required • Helping with other aspects of personal care as required, Social: • Providing social interaction and companionship within our family home or out about locally in the community. • Taking my son out in the community using his adapted vehicle • The above duties will involve driving the my son's adapted vehicle/car, fixing the electric chair into the adapted car and ensuring that the chair secure. Person specification The successful applicant will be: Respectful of my son's privacy and confidentiality • Reliable with good time-keeping • Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative • Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised • Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties • Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills • Honest and cheerful • Creative • Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard • Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom • Able to work at all times to high standards of Health & Safety Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles. Please note, If you are successful in your application for this role you will be employed directly through the individual employer and not Independent Lives

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