Complex Care Specialist for NIV & Home Support (Chichester)

Care4ocus; Chichester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Care4ocus in Chichester, West Sussex is seeking experienced Complex Care Support Workers to support an adult client at home following specialist respiratory rehabilitation.

You will work 12-hour day and night shifts in a 2:1 support arrangement, covering NIV management, hoist transfers, medication administration and personal care, in line with the care plan.

Clinical competencies and package-specific training will be provided before undertaking tasks.

Qualifications

• Complex care experience required.
• Respiratory/NIV experience essential.
• Hoist transfers and moving & handling experience preferred.
• Medication administration experience needed.
• Pressure area and wound care experience beneficial.
• Experience with neurological or neuromuscular conditions is advantageous.
• Person-centred approach with good communication.
• Ability to follow detailed care plans and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in the client’s home on a 12-hour day or night shift.
• Support with NIV management and use of NIV devices.
• Perform 2:1 transfers and assist with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Administer medications as directed and monitor for changes.
• Maintain dignity, independence and safety as priority.

Skills

Complex care

Respiratory/NIV

Hoist transfers

Medication administration

Pressure area/wound care

Neuromuscular conditions

Person-centred approach

Following care plans

Tools

Prisma 40 NIV device

Job description

Care4ocus in Chichester, West Sussex is seeking experienced Complex Care Support Workers to support an adult client at home following specialist respiratory rehabilitation.

You will work 12-hour day and night shifts in a 2:1 support arrangement, covering NIV management, hoist transfers, medication administration and personal care, in line with the care plan.

Clinical competencies and package-specific training will be provided before undertaking tasks.