This job posting is for experienced health care assistants to provide care for a teenage boy who has complex health conditions, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, gastrooesophageal reflux, and scoliosis.
The position involves a combination of school-based care and home care and you would be working alongside other carers or the family. The family live in a large, modern, specially adapted house and they have provided a separate staff lounge and kitchen for your comfort during break times.
You MUST have experience of:
• Providing support to people adults with complex health care needs
• Yankeur and Oropharyngeal suctioning
• PEG feeding, venting, stopping and starting feeds
• Moving and handling, using a ceiling hoist
• Using cough assist and nebulisers
• Medication administration
• Completing charts and other documentation
• Giving personal care
• Working as part of a team
Other Requirements:
• Current DBS Certificate - that covers child workforce
• Good spoken and written English
• Proactive and good work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Shift Details:
• Day shifts: 8am - 8pm or 9am – 9pm.
• Night shifts: 10pm – 10am or 10pm – 9am.
• Weekend shifts: 8 hours
• Shift Frequency: Minimum of 2 shifts per week
Pay Rates: