Care Assistant

Ocean Healthcare are looking for an experienced Female Care Assistant to support a young woman in Exeter. She was sadly involved in a road accident in which she sustained a high-level spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia. She now requires 24/7 care.

She enjoys having her hair, make up and nails done. Enjoys watching reality tv and using her laptop. She likes to go out. It would be very helpful if you were able to drive her car. She has strong preferences and is fully able to express herself and communicate what she wants/needs.

Our service user lives in an adapted bungalow with her brother and her pet cat. She requires pain management and bowel care as well as all other aspects of personal care. Experience with AD (Autonomic Dysreflexia) would be a real advantage but not essential. Expert and comprehensive training provided.

You will be working 1:1

Shift Details: 0800-2100 (2-4 shifts available each week)

Shorter shifts of 9am - 1pm and 7pm - 11pm are also available.

Pay Rates:

• £14.50 p/hr Monday - Friday

• £17.05 p/hr Saturday - Sunday

• £20.05 p/hr Bank Holidays

For consistency a minimum availability of 2-3 days a week would be preferable up to a maximum of 4 days each week. Flexibility would be appreciated, but we are willing to consider your personal circumstances if there are nights/times you are unable to work.

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 prioritizes your needs and career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Bowel Care

• Personal Care

• Moving and Handling

• Hair and Make-up is a real priority, having fun with it and being good at it is important.

The ideal candidate would be a resilient and experienced healthcare assistant with a strong understanding of personal care, and experience with moving and handling. It is not essential that you have specific experience in spinal injury as you will receive comprehensive training and support. You will be trained and supported by our outstanding team of specialists and nurses. This will involve training and shadowing until one of our nurses is happy to sign you off as competent. Training is paid for.

What We're Looking For

• Experienced Care Assistant

• Very confident and resilient person who remains calm in all situations

What You'll Need

• Strong experience as a Care Assistant

• Good References (covering at least 3 years)

• Commitment to delivering great care

• 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.

You must be patient and caring and able to work on your own while providing care as part of a team. To learn more about this opportunity please get in touch.

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