Complex Care Assistant

CCH Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

City & County Healthcare Group is recruiting for a Complex Care role in Kettering. The client is a young, very happy and sociable gentleman with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

He loves long walks and days out, so a driver during the day would be essential; you could visit places like the space centre, country parks and Warwick Castle. He is non-verbal and you will get to know him through facial expressions; when at home he enjoys painting, listening to music and concerts, so taking him to shows

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex care setting would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy and epilepsy is helpful.
• Background with PEG feeds, non-invasive ventilators, moving and handling equipment would enhance application.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to the client as required.
• Administer medication and PEG feeds.
• Take hourly observations and monitor the non-invasive ventilator (night shift only as needed).
• Support the client with daily activities including outings and hobbies.

Skills

Driver available during day

Compassionate care

Job description

Shifts Available:Days & Waking Nights Available (Part & Full Time)

Days 2:1 - Term Time - 3pm - 9pm / Non-Term Time - 8:30am - 3pm

Waking Nights 1:1 - 9pm - 8:30am

Access to vehicle required due to geographical location of the role (Day Shifts Only)

We areCCH. With14,000colleagues across32care companies, we haveonepurpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals have referred a friendto join our company.
• 135 internal promotionswere earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

AtComplete Care Amegreen, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team inKettering.

Job Description

What you’ll do

The client is a young, very happy and sociable gentleman with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. He loves to go out for long walks and to go out for days out so a driver during the day would be essential. For example you could be going on trips tothe space centre, country parks, Warwick Castle and many more!

He is non-verbal but you will get know him by his facial expressions and ifhe is at home he has many hobbies that you could get involved in, this could include painting with his hands, finger painting; listening to music and watching TV.

He would love to go to concerts, so an outgoing, friendly person who is willing to take him to shows and live events would keep him thoroughly entertained.

In terms of the clinical aspects, you would provide personal care, administer medication and feeds via PEG, make hourly observations and finally to monitor his non-invasive ventilator. The latter is only required during the night shift.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Full training will be provided but experience in a complex care setting, inclusive of knowledge of neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy and epilepsy would be extremely advantageous.

A background in the usage of a PEG feed, a non-invasive ventilator, moving and handling equipment and caring for non-verbal clients would also enhance your application

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.