Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Fetcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fetcham seeks a dedicated caregiver for a child with complex needs, including cerebral palsy. The ideal candidate will have essential experience in tracheostomy and gastrostomy care, and working with ventilated children. A valid driver's license is required due to location constraints. The position offers flexible shifts and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Essential experience in complex care settings and equipment management.
• Must be a driver due to geographic location of the role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to a child with cerebral palsy and developmental delay.
• Manage tracheostomy care, ventilated child care, and daily suctioning.
• Collaborate with a registered nurse for client care support.

Skills

Experience working in a complex care setting

Experience in tracheostomy care

Experience in gastrostomy care

Experience caring for a ventilated child

Experience with suctioning

Experience in catheter care

Job description

Shifts Available:1 Shift Per Week + Plus Additional Shifts To Cover For Annual Leave & Sickness

Access to vehicle preferred due to geographical location of 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

Be a part of a special care team delivering care to our client who is a delightful child with cerebral palsy and global developmental delay, to support him to reach his full potential. We are looking for a kind and gentle candidate who determination and patience.

You will deliver care in line with the care plan which includes tracheostomy management, care of the ventilated child, daily suctioning and gastrostomy care.

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.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

The following is essential to be eligible for an interview: -

• Experience working in a complex care setting
• Experience in tracheostomy & gastrostomy care
• Experience of looking after a ventilated child
• Experience with suctioning
• Experienced incatheter care
• You will need to be a car driver due to the location

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.