We are looking for a unique individual to support with the difficult task of changing the bandages of our 15 year male client who suffers from a chronic skin condition called Epidermolysis bullosa (EB). The client has bandages over the majority of his body which are covering open wounds and blisters which require specific care to avoid infection. This is an extremely painful procedure and the client has specific pain medication prescribed to help with this. There will also always be a carer present who knows the client well to provide him with emotional support and reassurance throughout the process. This task is currently completed by his Dad who understandably finds it very difficult and, now his son is older would like to be able to train up someone else to support with this task. We are looking for:
* Someone who is committed long term as training could take up to 6 months before the person is confident in doing this task alone.
* Someone who is able to focus on the task at hand and remain detached from their feeling and emotions.
* We are looking to recruit a small team of carers on 2 week rolling rota covering Monday to Sunday, Days and Nights (depending on availability). You must be able to work alternate weekends.
About the Role
* Role: Healthcare Assistant
* Location: Ringwood, BH24
* Shifts: Monday - Sunday, Days and Nights (Days: 9am to 1pm or 8am to 12pm) (Nights: 21.15pm to 7.15am)
* Contract: Full Time (3 shifts per week)
* Speciality: Complex Care
* Start Date: ASAP on completion of recruitment process
* PPE provided
* Must be a Driver
Theory and Practical training will be provided free of charge to ensure you have the correct skills and knowledge to support this service user's needs. This is an amazing opportunity to learn new skills and progress in your health and social care career. Practical clinical training will be delivered by one of our nurses so you can learn first-hand from their expertise.
Benefits working for Sugarman Health and Wellbeing include:
* Enhancing our Service Users quality of life
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Ongoing support from other Carers, the Nurse Care Manager, and Registered Manager
* Weekly PayPaid via PAYE or Umbrella
* Holiday Pay (PAYE)
* Refer a friend scheme *Terms and conditions apply*
What are your duties as a Healthcare Assistant in this package?
* Support in Moving and Handling & Personal Care
* Support and maintain all clinical needs.
* Training Carers.
* To be respectful and maintain professional boundaries
* Someone who will go above and beyond for the Service User and staff involved in the package .
Requirements:
* A minimum of 6 months professional care experience
* The right to work in the UK and have the correct documentation for this
* A full enhanced DBS
* An up-to-date CV with full working history
Interested in applying for this role?
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.
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