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Donard Recruitment
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Llandudno, Clwyd
Personal Care Assistant - Llandudno
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Job Description
Donard Recruitment currently have excellent opportunities for Personal Care Assistants, for our client, a UK wide care provider, in the Llandudno area. Essential Criteria Communicative English, both verbal and written At least 6 months' personal care experience in a similar environment Successful applicants must be prepared to go undergo an DBS check. Job Duties * To provide a high standard of care and support to the client within your allocated care package at all times * To enable the client to live their chosen lifestyle in as free and independent manner as possible * To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the client at all times * To maintain client confidentiality at all times * To establish and maintain an effective means of communication with the client and their family, being courteous, discrete and respectful at all times * To monitor and maintain a safe and secure working environment for both yourself and the client, adhering to agreed standards of Health & Safety. * To act in a responsible and professional manner at all times, being respectful of the property and possessions of the client, their family and friends * To liase with the manager and/or nurse specialist on a regular basis * To ensure that your knowledge and skills are kept up to date by on the job, in house and external training, including mandatory refresher courses as and when directed * To act in the best interests of your client and the company at all times * To maintain an up to date knowledge of all the company's policies and procedures, national care standards and Health & Safety regulations as provided by your manager * Bowel and bladder management, which can include catheter care, bladder washouts, management of sheath drainage systems, use of suppositories and manual evacuation of bowels. * Ensuring that the client has frequent and regular relief of vulnerable pressure areas, including turning at night to prevent development of pressure sores * Moving and handling of client using specialised equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and training provided. * Assistance with basic physiotherapy. i.e. passive movements of client limbs to ensure that joints do not seize up and that limbs do not develop contractures * Personal care of client to include, dressing, washing, bathing, grooming and other general hygiene * A full job description is available on request. Additional Information Hours of work: 30 hours per week, to include days/nights/weekends Rate of pay: 10 p/hour This vacancy is permanent. If this vacancy is of interest to you, please give Charlotte a call on 01216671217 to discuss. Responsibilities: Donard Recruitment currently have excellent opportunities for Personal Care Assistants, for our client, a UK wide care provider, in the Llandudno area. Essential Criteria Communicative English, both verbal and written At least 6 months' personal care experience in a similar environment Successful applicants must be prepared to go undergo an DBS check. Job Duties To provide a high standard of care and support to the client within your allocated care package at all times To enable the client to live their chosen lifestyle in as free and independent manner as possible To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the client at all times To maintain client confidentiality at all times To establish and maintain an effective means of communication with the client and their family, being courteous, discrete and respectful at all times To monitor and maintain a safe and secure working environment for both yourself and the client, adhering to agreed standards of Health & Safety. To act in a responsible and professional manner at all times, being respectful of the property and possessions of the client, their family and friends To liase with the manager and/or nurse specialist on a regular basis To ensure that your knowledge and skills are kept up to date by on the job, in house and external training, including mandatory refresher courses as and when directed To act in the best interests of your client and the company at all times To maintain an up to date knowledge of all the company's policies and procedures, national care standards and Health & Safety regulations as provided by your manager Bowel and bladder management, which can include catheter care, bladder washouts, management of sheath drainage systems, use of suppositories and manual evacuation of bowels. Ensuring that the client has frequent and regular relief of vulnerable pressure areas, including turning at night to prevent development of pressure sores Moving and handling of client using specialised equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and training provided. Assistance with basic physiotherapy. i.e. passive movements of client limbs to ensure that joints do not seize up and that limbs do not develop contractures Personal care of client to include, dressing, washing, bathing, grooming and other general hygiene A full job description is availabl