Pediatric Complex Care Assistant – Tracheostomy & Vent

Advantage Healthcare; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Healthcare is seeking dedicated care professionals to support a sociable child with complex medical needs in Epsom. You’ll provide specialist care, daily living support, and a range of social activities under a personalised care plan.

Role includes tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, and moving & handling with spinal instability. Regular supervision and clinical support from a registered nurse are provided by the London branch.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex care setting.
• Experience in moving and handling.
• Experience in tracheostomy & PEG feed care.
• Experience of looking after a ventilated child.
• Experience with suctioning.
• Experience with Makaton or alternative communication methods.
• You will need to be a car driver due to the location.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist care for a child with complex medical needs in daily living activities.
• Support a range of social and sensory activities, including messy/water play and outdoor exploration.
• Carry out tracheostomy care and ventilation support as per plan.
• Assist with PEG feeding for hydration and nutrition.
• Support moving and handling due to spinal instability.
• Attend regular supervision and training, with clinical support from a registered nurse.

Skills

Complex care experience

Moving and handling

Tracheostomy care

PEG feeding care

Ventilated child care

Suctioning

Makaton or alternative communication

Driving

Job description

Advantage Healthcare is seeking dedicated care professionals to support a sociable child with complex medical needs in Epsom. You’ll provide specialist care, daily living support, and a range of social activities under a personalised care plan.

Role includes tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, and moving & handling with spinal instability. Regular supervision and clinical support from a registered nurse are provided by the London branch.