Job summary
If you're looking for a rewarding new role within healthcare, you are in the right place!
Working in healthcare can be incredibly fulfilling as it allows you to make a positive impact on people's everyday lives.
We're looking for committed and engaging individuals to support our service user with his care needs throughout the night on a 1:1 basis.
Our service user is a happy 10-year-old boy, who lives at home with his mum in Stockport.
He loves lots of interaction, having fun, and socialising with his family, friends, and care team. At home he enjoys playing on his IPAD, watching TikTok videos, films, and exploring arts and crafts ac.
He is very chatty and is looking for an outgoing and friendly care team he can make fun memories with. He enjoys days out and exploring the outdoors so you will be sure to hear all about his day when you are supporting him.
You will support with all aspects of his care and be vigilant to his needs, which can be intense at times. This includes personal care, tending to his clinical needs and carrying out regular observations. He is wheelchair dependent so does require support with moving and hoisting.
Main duties of the job
We believe in creating a warm and inclusive environment where our young service user can thrive, and we're seeking a care team who shares our vision. If you're passionate about making a positive difference in the life of a child and have experience or a willingness to learn about complex care needs, we want to hear from you!
It is essential for this position that candidates have previous experience in supporting and working with children within a healthcare setting
We have the following shifts available;
1. Part Nights - 2 shifts per week
2. 7:15pm - 7:30am
3. Sundays are essential for this position
Take a look at our pay rates!
Weeknights £ per hour (Approx. £ per shift)
Saturday £ per hour (Approx. £189 per shift)
Sunday £ per hour (Approx. £196 per shift)
Bank Holiday £ per hour (Approx. £226 shift)
This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your clinical skills and experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service user, really making an impact on his day-to-day life.
About us
We specialise in the provision of highly complex clinical care services delivered in the homes of service users.
We are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care and we recognise that our Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers are integral to doing this.
In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive:
4. Flexible hours to suit*
5. Confirmed rotas
6. Excellent rates of pay - Weekly
7. Holiday pay
8. Excellent rewards and recognition scheme
9. Opportunity to work with other service users in the area*
10. Ongoing professional training and development
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is to work without direct supervision in the home of the service user providing care and support including personal, social, and domestic support whilst adhering to the service users individual care and support plan.
The aim of the position is to enable service users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible.
Alongside providing care and support in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, always ensuring the service users right to privacy and dignity is maintained
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
11. 3 months previous care experience supporting children
12. Personal Care
13. Moving and Handling
14. Medication Administration
15. Clinical Care experience
Desirable
16. Tracheostomy care
17. PEG Feeding
18. Ventilation Care
19. Cough Assist