Care Assistant

Ocean Healthcare are looking for an experienced female Care Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a woman in her early 30s at her adapted bungalow in Exeter. She lives with quadriplegia following a high-level spinal cord injury and requires 24/7 care. Her care needs include pain management, bowel care and all aspects of personal care. 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.

She prefers consistency in her routine and typically feels most comfortable with female carers around her age.

She enjoys spending time with her daughter, having her hair, makeup and nails done, watching reality TV, and using her laptop. She lives with a family member and her pet cat.

Shift Details:

• 21:00-08:00 Monday to Sunday

Note: We are looking for someone who would like to work flexible nights throughout the week. Ideally you'd be able to cover a minimum of 2-3 nights per week.

Pay Rates:

• £14.80 p/hr Monday-Thursday

• £15.05 p/hr Friday

• £17.05 p/hr Saturday-Sunday

• £20.05 p/hr Bank Holidays

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

• Bowel Care

• Providing personal care

• Moving & Handling (2:1 support in the morning and evening)

• Ensuring safety and well-being throughout the night

• Assisting with household tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

• An experienced and confident Care Assistant

• Experience with Spinal Cord Injury is required

• Experience with AD would be very helpful, but not essential

The ideal candidate would be confident, resilient and personable. You'll be an experienced and confident Care Assistant, competent with manual handling but full training and support relating to AD and other aspects of supporting with Spinal Cord Injury will be 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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