Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Detling; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Detling is looking for dedicated care staff to support a young adult with complex needs due to an acquired brain injury. Responsibilities include managing PEG feeds, daily suctioning, and monitoring for seizures. Candidates should have prior experience in catheter care and suctioning. Join a reputable firm that offers substantial career opportunities and benefits, including maternity/paternity leave and paid annual leave. If you have the experience, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care for clients with acquired brain injuries.
• Knowledge of daily suctioning and monitoring conditions for seizures.
• Prior experience with PEG feeds or similar medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a client with an acquired brain injury.
• Administer PEG feeds and perform daily suctioning.
• Monitor the client's condition for seizures during shifts.

Skills

Experience in intermittent catheter care

Experience with suctioning machines

Experience with PEGs

Job description

Shifts Available:2:1 Days & Nights (8 am - 8 pm | 8 pm- 8 am) 2-3 Shifts Per Week

Access to a vehicle is required due to the geographical location of the role.

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
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

What you'll do

The client is a young adult who has an acquired brain injury and is non-verbal, and due to this, the client would require several complex needs that need to be met, such as:

• PEG feeds (PEJ)
• Daily suctioning.
• Monitoring the client's condition for seizures.

Qualifications

What you'll need

Experience required prior to being interviewed:

Experience in the following would be extremely advantageous:

• Intermittent catheter care.
• Suctioning machines.
• PEJs

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.