Healthcare Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for Female Healthcare Assistants andnbsp;to support a young girl with complex care needs in her own home.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a caring, patient and reliable HCA who is confident supporting children with complex clinical needs.

The Role:

You will provide 1:1 care and support, helping to maintain her comfort, safety and wellbeing throughout the night.

She is non-verbal and communicates through sounds, touch and responses to those around her. She enjoys listening to lullabies, watching Disney, sensory play and spending time with her family.

Clinical Care Includes:

• Tracheostomy care, including cleaning and tape changes
• Prolonged ventilation
• Oral suctioning
• Mic-Key/GJ tube and enteral feeding
• Medication administration via feeding tube
• Oxygen and oxygen saturation monitoring when required
• Seizure awareness and monitoring
• Personal care and skin monitoring due to eczema
• Full moving and handling support
• Regular repositioning throughout the night

Night Shifts:

The young girl is usually settled for bed around 10:00pm and sleeps well. You will monitor her throughout the night and provide any required care or interventions, including repositioning and monitoring her feeding tube.

Shifts: 10:00pm andndash; 8:00am

About You

We are looking for an Health care assistants who are:

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Comfortable providing personal and clinical care
• Confident with moving and handling
• Able to follow care plans and clinical guidance
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Comfortable working as part of a close-knit care team
• Experience in complex care or childrenand#39;s care is desirable

Drivers are not essential.

Full training and support will be provided to ensure you are confident and competent in the care required.