Complex Care Assistant — Driver | Day & Night Shifts

Complete Care Amegreen; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Care Amegreen is recruiting a care assistant to support a young, very happy gentleman with cerebral palsy and epilepsy in Kettering. You will provide personal care, administer medication via PEG, assist with hourly observations and monitor a non-invasive ventilator; daytime duties may include taking him on outings to places like country parks and local venues.

A driver is essential for day shifts. Full training is provided.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Background in PEG feeds, non-invasive ventilator, moving and handling equipment and caring for non-verbal clients would also enhance your application

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and administer medication via PEG
• Make hourly observations and monitor the non-invasive ventilator (night shift)
• Support outings and activities for the client, including trips to venues and events

Skills

Complex care experience

Neurological conditions knowledge

Non-verbal client care

Job description

Complete Care Amegreen is recruiting a care assistant to support a young, very happy gentleman with cerebral palsy and epilepsy in Kettering. You will provide personal care, administer medication via PEG, assist with hourly observations and monitor a non-invasive ventilator; daytime duties may include taking him on outings to places like country parks and local venues.

A driver is essential for day shifts. Full training is provided.