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City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a compassionate care assistant to support a young gentleman with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Shifts available include Days and Waking Nights, part-time and full-time opportunities, with daytime outings and social activities to enhance his quality of life.

You will provide personal care, assist with daily activities, and coordinate with his care team to ensure safety and well-being in a home setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for the client.
• Administer medication and PEG feeds.
• Make hourly observations.
• Monitor non-invasive ventilator during night shifts.

Job description

Shifts Available: Days & Waking Nights Available (Part & Full Time)

Days 2:1 - Term Time - 3pm - 9pm / Non-Term Time - 8:30am - 3pm

Waking Nights 1:1 - 9pm - 8:30am

Driver: Yes For Days Only - A full valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, due to the geographical location of the role.

The client is a young, very happy and sociable gentleman with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. He loves to go out for long walks and to go out for days out so a driver during the day would be essential. For example you could be going on trips to the space centre, country parks, Warwick Castle and many more!

He is non-verbal but you will get know him by his facial expressions and if he is at home he has many hobbies that you could get involved in, this could include painting with his hands, finger painting; listening to music and watching TV.

He would love to go to concerts, so an outgoing, friendly person who is willing to take him to shows and live events would keep him thoroughly entertained.

In terms of the clinical aspects, you would provide personal care, administer medication and feeds via PEG, make hourly observations and finally to monitor his non-invasive ventilator. The latter is only required during the night shift.

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service