Complex Care Assistant- Waking Nights - Expiring soon!

Posted 14/08/2024 by Retain Healthcare

Location:
Chippenham
Salary/Rate:
£16 - £19/hour
We are looking for a healthcare assistant for one of our complex care packages in Chippenham. The shifts are 12 hour waking nights with some day shifts available also.

The main duties and responsibilities include:
  • Remaining awake and alert for the entirety of the shift.
  • Completing regular checks for health and welfare.
  • Supporting the customer with their personal care needs.
  • Supporting the customer to meet their outcomes.
  • Administering medication.
  • Use of moving and assisting equipment such as ceiling track hoists, electric wheelchairs, through the floor lifts, toto’s etc.
  • Encouraging independence where possible.
Knowledge of spinal injury, autonomic dysreflexia, diabetes, stoma care and catheter care is desirable but if not, we can provide full training.

Requirements:
  • 1 year+ complex care experience necessary
  • PEG feeding and Oxygen
  • GCSE maths and English or Equivalent 
  • Must hold a FULL UK driving license
  • Comfortable with cats
  • Comfortable around smoke
Why Retain?
  • Weekly pay 
  • Flexible shift patterns to suit you, alternatively a rolling rota is also available
  • DBS cost paid back to you after 100 hours completed
  • Opportunity to top up your hours in other areas of the business
  • Opportunity to progress your career
  • Full induction process prior to employment commencing by Retain Skills

For any questions please call our recruitment team on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)
Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
13/08/2024
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
IW-29
Job ID:
222165085

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