Live In Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare Limited; Stamford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated healthcare assistant to support an elderly client in their home. This role focuses on providing personal care, managing PEG feeding, and administering medication. Full training and ongoing clinical support will be provided, offering a unique opportunity to develop essential skills in complex care environments.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer-a-friend bonus

Fully funded Enhanced DBS check

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Access to in-house app

Qualifications

• Driver with access to own car.
• Experience supporting clients with PEG feed required.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care needs and manage PEG feed.
• Administer medication and provide general support.
• Receive training in complex care areas.

Skills

Experience with PEG feed

Moving and handling

Job description

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Advantage Healthcare is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.

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What we offer:

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to ourin-house app
• Work for thelargest care companyin the UK!
• Book an interview at atime and date that suits you!

Job Description

What you’ll do

With this role you will be supporting an elderly person in their own home. The client is non verbal and non- mobile. With this role you will be supporting with personal care, administering medication and managing their PEG feed.

Whilst we can provide training we are looking for someone that has experience with PEG feed and moving and handling.

You will have full training and clinical support to develop and enhance skills in various complex areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care plus so much more!

We care for and support people of all ages, in the community, and in their homes, with Spinal Cord injury, Muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries and many other complex needs. Every day will be different. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter, whilst developing your skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

The successful candidate will have experience supporting clients with PEG feed. You will also be a driver with access to your own car. This role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.

You’ll receive full training and ongoing clinical support to develop in key areas such as tracheostomy care, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care - and much more.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.