Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the City of London seeks a compassionate caregiver for a teenager with epilepsy and breathing issues. The successful candidate will deliver specialized care in accordance with a detailed care plan, which involves peg feeds and seizure management. You'll be fully supported by a registered nurse and will have opportunities for regular training and supervision. Ideal applicants should possess resilience, determination, and patience to handle the challenges of this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver care including peg feeds and seizure management.
• Experience with non-invasive ventilation and medication administration.
• Skills in handling clinical concerns and managing care needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in line with the care plan.
• Attend regular supervisions and team meetings.
• Work under guidance of a registered nurse.

Skills

Resilience

Determination

Patience

Job description

Be a part of a special care team delivering care to our client who is a delightful teenager who has epilepsy and breathing issues. We are looking for a kind, gentle and soft spoken candidate who has a lot of resilience, determination and patience.

You will deliver care in line with the care plan which includes peg feeds, seizure management, non-invasive ventilation, daily suctioning and medication administration.

You will be supported by Advantage Healthcare London branch and invited to attend regular supervisions and team meetings. A registered nurse will ensure you are competent in our client's care needs and support with any clinical concerns and queries you may have.