Care Assistant

Ocean Healthcare are looking for an experienced Care Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a man in his 30s with a Spinal Cord Injury (C5-C6). He is a wheelchair user and requires support with catheter care. He lives at home in Plymouth with his dog and cat. He is very independent and active and requires support to do the things he wants to which includes working on a farm.  

During the day he needs someone to be on-hand to provide support and to ensure that he remains safe. This includes monitoring for Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) and intervention if required. AD is a condition that results in a severe and potentially dangerous rise in blood pressure. You need to be an experienced and confident Care Assistant, but full training and support relating to AD and other aspects of supporting with Spinal Cord Injury will be provided.

Shift Details:

• Day & Sleeping Nights - 7 days a week

Note: We are looking for someone who can cover 24-hour shifts which would include a sleeping night. This is not live-in care. Ideally you'd be able to cover 2 or more shifts per week. However, each 24-hour shift may not be consecutive.

Pay Rates:

• £14.50 p/hr Mon-Fri

• £17.05 p/hr Saturday - Sunday

• £20.05 p/hr Bank Holidays

• £80 p/shift for Sleeping Night

Why Join us?

Ocean Healthcare is one of the most highly respected care organisations in the Southwest. Check us out on Facebook or look at our Google Reviews. Our philosophy is Live Happy Care Well which is based on the principle that you can't pour from an empty cup. We’re committed to treating our staff well and doing the right thing by the people we serve. When you work with us, you’re part of a supportive, professional, and highly regarded team that prioritises your needs and career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with food and fluids 

• Support with catheter care

• Monitoring for AD attacks

What We’re Looking For

• An experienced and confident care assistant 

• Experience with Spinal Cord Injury (including AD) would be very helpful, but not essential 

• A flexible person who can fully engage in his lifestyle and provide support when needed 

• Willingness to work on a farm 

• Able to connect with a 30-year old young man 

The ideal candidate would be confident and personable. You'll be an experienced Care Assistant competent with manual handling and preferred experience with spinal injury, but not essential as full training provided.

What You'll Need

• Good References (covering at least 3 years)

• You must be a car driver

• Reliability and good communication

• Right to to work in the UK (We do not offer Work Visa)

While there are lots of work opportunities within Ocean Healthcare, the terms detailed in this job advert are specific ONLY to this package of care. Permanent and bank contracts available. You can work full or part time.

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