Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare Limited

Durham

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Company Description

Location: Hessay *Driver is required for this role due to location but if local then this may not be required

Shift times

09.15-13.45

18.30-20.30

What we offer

CCA is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You'll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It's the best of both worlds.

What we offer

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to our in-house app
• Work for the largest care company in the UK!
• Book an interview at a time and date that suits you!

Job Description

This role is supporting our paediatric client with a genetic mutation, Epileptic Encephalopathy and Pharngomalacia to attend school and be able to participate in school activities during the day. At nights you will be supporting the family with their bedtime routine and ensuring their airway and PEG is managed.

They have a tracheostomy and use a ventilator to maintain their airway at night, they are given food and medication via a PEG and require assistance with mobility. The ideal candidate will have experience looking after children with complex needs both at home and in the school setting. Our client enjoys spending time with their brother, family and carer, listening to music and age appropriate stories.

Qualifications

Experience working with children -desirable

Experience working in complex care - required

Tracheostomy, Vent and PEG feed management experience -required

knowledge of manual handling and hoisting - desirabl

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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