Healthcare Assistant

Superior Healthcare; East Malling; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

NVQ/Diploma

Holiday Pay

Pension

Amazon vouchers referral

Employee assistance program

Menopause support

Nurses and Supervisors support

Annual refresher training

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is urgently recruiting Complex Healthcare Assistants for a gentleman in East Malling with complex care needs, including Fragile X syndrome, learning disabilities and autism. You will assist with suctioning, feeding via PEG, tracheostomy care, medication administration and respiratory support, while maintaining a supportive routine.

Shifts available: Days, Twilight, Nights. Benefits include training, NVQ progression, pension, Blue Light Card, referral vouchers and access to

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK based care experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full Right to work in the UK.
• Experience in Tracheotomy care.

Responsibilities

• Show the client dignity and respect at all times.
• Follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure person-centred care.
• Advocate for the client in line with Superior Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Be fun, friendly and engaging with the client around their interests.
• Monitor the client and maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

UK care experience

Driving licence

Tracheotomy care

Right to work in UK

Job description

We are urgently recruiting Healthcare Assistants!

We are seeking experienced Complex Healthcare Assistants in East Malling to support a gentleman with complex care needs, including Fragile X Syndrome, learning disabilities, autism, Tourette’s syndrome and complex tracheostomy care.

The role includes suctioning, enteral feeding, medication administration via PEG, tracheostomy care, moving and handling and ongoing respiratory support. He may require inner-cannula changes, repositioning to support his breathing, and monitoring when experiencing wheezing or stridor.

Full training and ongoing clinical support will be provided, including training to safely administer buccal Midazolam for seizure management.

The gentleman enjoys a relaxed and engaging routine, including watching daytime TV, DVDs and videos, listening to music and attending activities. Supporting him to enjoy his routines and interests is an important and rewarding part of the role.

Shifts Available: Days, Twilight, Nights.

Benefits:

• Pay rates £14.00 – £17.00 per hour (Bank holidays up to £30)
• Thorough induction, and ongoing paid training
• Option to work towards an NVQ/Diploma.
• Holiday Pay.
• Great Company Pension.
• Blue Light Card – we’ll pay for it!
• Referral Scheme: receive Amazon vouchers when you refer-a-friend.
• Access to employee assistance program.
• Menopause support
• Ongoing support provided by our team of nurses and supervisors.

Please note: You must already be based in the UK to apply. We do not offer VISA sponsorship.

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Responsibilities

• To show the client dignity and respect at all times.
• To regularly refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure exceptional person-centred care is provided.
• To be an advocate for the client, working in their best interest and in accordance with Superior Healthcare's policies and procedures.
• To be fun, friendly and engaging with the client around their interests and hobbies.
• To closely observe and monitor the client and keep thorough documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months UK based care experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full Right to work in the UK.
• Experience in Tracheotomy care.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
• Enrol onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
• We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• In-house women's health support.