Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare Limited; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a dedicated Carer in Northfleet, UK to join their special care team for a delightful 1-year-old client. This position requires experience in paediatric complex care, including tracheostomy management and medication administration. The candidate will receive support from a registered nurse and participate in regular supervisions. This role offers a pay rate of £16 per hour with various employee benefits including maternity/paternity leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Maternity / Paternity leave

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to a client in line with their care plan.
• Manage tracheostomy and suctioning effectively.
• Administer medication as per paediatric guidelines.

Skills

Experience working in a paediatric complex care setting

Experience with tracheostomy

Experience with suctioning

Experience with paediatric medication administration

Experience with moving & handling equipment

Job description

Company Description

Location: Northfleet

Pay Rate: £16 per hour

Shifts Available: 10pm - 7am

Access to a vehicle 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
• Pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle-to-work 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 1 year old. We are looking for a patient carer with excellent observational skills to join our existing team.

You will deliver care in line with the care plan which includes tracheostomy management, 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.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

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

• Experience working in a paediatric complex care setting.
• Experience with a tracheostomy.
• Experience with suctioning.
• Experienceof paediatric medication administration.
• Experience of moving & handling equipment.