Complex Care Healthcare Assistant - Tracheostomy & PEG (1:1 Package). Job in Harrow Education &[...]

Care4ocus; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an experienced Complex Care Healthcare Assistant to offer 1:1 support to a 19-year-old female client with tracheostomy and PEG needs. This role involves providing essential care both at home and in the community, including attending college. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in tracheostomy care and PEG feeding, ensuring a supportive and person-centered approach. The position offers consistent weekday shifts at a competitive hourly rate, along with ongoing clinical support from a specialized team.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Ongoing clinical support

Opportunity for rewarding work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tracheostomy care.
• Experience with PEG feeding and nutritional support.
• Confident with medication administration.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a 19-year-old female client.
• Manage tracheostomy care and monitoring.
• Administer PEG feeding and medication.
• Support client in community and during college hours.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

PEG feeding

Medication administration

Monitoring vital signs

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced and reliable Complex Care Healthcare Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a mobile and independent 19-year-old female client with tracheostomy and PEG needs. This role includes supporting the client in the community and attending college, with transport provided by the family.

Client & Clinical Needs

• Tracheostomy care
• PEG feeding and nutritional support
• Vital signs monitoring
• Medication administration

Equipment in use

• Tracheostomy tube
• Suction catheter
• Velcro ties & tracheostomy holder
• Round-ended scissors

Key Responsibilities

• Tracheostomy care and monitoring
• PEG feeding and management
• Medication administration
• Moving and handling as required
• Monitoring early warning signs and escalating concerns
• Supporting communication and independence
• 1:1 support at college, including:
  • Collecting the client from home
  • Accompanying her to college
  • Supporting her during college hours
  • Returning her home after college

Please note: the client travels to college in a car provided by the family.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in tracheostomy care
• Experience with PEG feeding
• Confident with medication administration
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
• Professional, supportive, and person-centred approach

What We Offer

• Consistent weekday shifts
• Approximately 25 hours per week
• Competitive hourly rates
• Ongoing clinical support from a specialist Complex Care team
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding 1:1 package