Care Assistant

Company Description

Location: Peckham (SE15)

Pay Rate: £15.22 per hour

Shifts Available: Days & Nights Available

What we offer

Advantage Healthcare is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You'll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It's the best of both worlds.

What you'll get

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

What you'll do

The client is a young lady in her teenage years who has a multitude of complex care needs due to SMA Type-2, and during your day-to-day, you will be monitoring her various clinical needs, which include the following:

• Tracheostomy Management
• Ventilation Support
• PEG Feeding For Medication Administration & Hydration via Mic-Key Button
• Suctioning For Respiratory Secretions
• Catheter & Stoma Care
• Moving & Handling (Wheelchair & Hoist)
• Performing personal care and domestic duties when required, school preparations.

Qualifications

What you'll need

Experience in complex care is required for position prior to interview, especially in the following:

• Tracheostomy
• Ventilators (NIPPY 4)
• PEG / Gastronomy Care
• Catheter Care
• Bowel Management
• Administering medication via PEG
• Suction machines
• Moving & handling equipment. (Wheelchair & Hoist)

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Apply online today!