Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Ockley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced caregiver to deliver overnight care for a child with CHARGE syndrome. The role involves administering medication via PEG feeds, providing suctioning, and supporting non-verbal communication. Candidates must have experience in complex care settings and be able to drive due to the geographical location of the role. We offer a range of benefits including paid leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience working in a complex care setting.
• Experience with PEG feeds and administering medication.
• Experience with suctioning and caring for non-verbal children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver overnight care to a child with CHARGE syndrome.
• Administer PEG feeds and manage medication.
• Ensure compliance with care plans and provide support.

Skills

Experience in complex care settings

Experience with PEG feeds

Experience with suctioning

Caring for non-verbal children

Car driver due to location

Job description

Shifts Available:Thursday & Sunday Nights - 10pm - 7am

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 to support him to reach his full potential.

The client has CHARGE syndrome and due to this the client has a multitude of impairments where you will deliver overnight care in line with the care plan which includes, care of the ventilated child, PEG feeds via mini-button for medication, hydration and nutrients, oral suctioning and oxygen 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

Prior to the interview stage you need to have the following experience to be eligible:

• Experience working in a complex care setting.
• Experience withPEG feeds and administering medication via this method.
• Experience with suctioning.
• Experience of caring for children who non-verbal in nature, sign-supported and/or sensory communication.
• 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.