Afternoon Caregiver for Teen with Complex Medical Needs

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

University of Kentucky seeks a caregiver (nursing student or medical field) for a 17-year-old male with birth anoxic brain injury and cerebral palsy. Role is off-campus, 4-5 afternoon hours per day, 1-2 days per week, with flexible scheduling.

The patient is non-verbal and requires extensive care, including breathing treatments and trach/feeding tube care. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply nursing skills.

Qualifications

• CPR certification may be required.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Willingness to interact with patient.
• Experience or training with breathing treatments and trach care is preferred.

Connaissances

CPR

Background check

Interaction

Breathing therapies

Vest therapy

Suctioning

Feeding tube care

Trach care

Description du poste

University of Kentucky seeks a caregiver (nursing student or medical field) for a 17-year-old male with birth anoxic brain injury and cerebral palsy. Role is off-campus, 4-5 afternoon hours per day, 1-2 days per week, with flexible scheduling.

The patient is non-verbal and requires extensive care, including breathing treatments and trach/feeding tube care. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply nursing skills.