Health Care Assistant - Complex Care

Day Webster; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking dedicated Health Care Assistants to provide exceptional care for elderly patients with complex needs. This role involves working closely with individuals requiring 24/7 support, including those with spinal cord injuries and tracheostomy care. You will be responsible for ensuring the comfort and well-being of service users while working flexible 12-hour shifts. Join a compassionate team that values your skills and dedication to improving the quality of life for vulnerable individuals in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care for spinal cord injury patients.
• Skilled in single-handed trachea care and suctioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 1:1 care for an elderly service user.
• Administer medical care including tracheostomy and suctioning.

Skills

Spinal cord injury care

Tracheostomy care

Suctioning

Nebulizer care

Cough assist

Job description

Job Title: Health Care Assistant - Complex Care

Location:

Ashford, Kent

Company:

Home Care Providers (Part of Day Webster Group)

About the Role:

Day Webster - Home Care Providers are seeking experienced and skilled Healthcare Assistants to provide exceptional home care for an elderly service user in Ashford, Kent.

Service User Details:

1. Older female (medically fit for discharge)
2. Spinal cord injury - At risk of Autonomic dysreflexia
3. Cancer
4. Pressure sores grade 3
5. High risk of sepsis
6. Tracheostomy
7. Asthma
8. Bed Bound
9. Full body hoist
10. Catheter care - Suprapubic

Care Provision:

24/7 1:1 care

Shifts:

12-hour shifts - Days/Waking nights

Shift Times:

8am-8pm / 8pm - 8am

Pay Rates:

£14.00 - £18.00 per hour, dependent on shifts

Available on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends

Experience Required:

1. Spinal cord injury
2. Single-handed trachea care
3. Suctioning
4. Nebulizer care
5. Cough assist

Application Process:

Please apply if interested or contact us at (phone number removed) or email at (url removed). An up-to-date CV is required for consideration. Note: We do not offer sponsorship.