Complex Healthcare Assistant

First Option Healthcare Ltd; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

In-house bespoke training

Job summary

First Option Healthcare Ltd seeks a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join a growing team, delivering one-to-one care in patients’ family homes in Woolwich and surrounding areas.

The role involves working with a 13-year-old patient with complex needs, managing medications and feeding, and supporting daily activities. In-house bespoke training is provided alongside permanent and ADHOC shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience providing care in complex care settings.
• Ability to follow care plans and escalate changes to clinical leads.
• Willingness to work in patients' homes and travel to appointments.

Responsibilities

• Using complex care equipment and carrying out complex care procedures.
• Supporting clients outside of the home where required i.e., medical appointments.
• Caring for patients within their own home and building a rapport with family members.
• Ensure care plans and other information are followed and any changes are escalated to clinical leads efficiently and safely.

Skills

Compassionate care

Complex care

Family communication

Job description

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Are you looking for the next step in your Health Care journey?

Are you bored of not knowing your rota from week to week?

First Option Healthcare is currently recruiting for a compassionate & proactive Healthcare Assistant to join the rapidly growing team!

Here at FOH we have got a great opportunity to work one on one with patients in their family homes.

We are looking for HCA'S / Carers with experience working with A beautiful 13 year old Male with the following needs:

VNS

Administration Of Buccal Medication,

Dystonia Management

Medication Management

Gastrostomy Management (Mini Button) - All Nutrition, Hydration (blended Diet)

Enteral Feeding

2:1 For Moving And Handling And Personal Care (Ceiling Track Hoist, Slings And Slide Sheets).

• Weekly payments
• 3 months rolling rota
• Permanent and Additional ADHOC work available
• In house training (Bespoke)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Using complex care equipment and carrying out complex care procedures
• Supporting clients outside of the home where required i.e., medical appointments.
• Caring for patients within their own home and building a rapport with family members
• Ensure care plans and other information are followed and any changes are escalated to clinical leads efficiently and safely.

Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship for candidates.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.