Care Assistant

Ocean Healthcare are looking for an experienced Care Assistant to support a teenage boy in his home in Lympstone. He has Myotubular Myopathy, a muscular wasting condition, which has left him wheelchair bound. He also has severe Scoliosis which is a twisting of the spine.

He lives with at home with his mum, dad and younger brother. They also have a well-behaved dog called Belle. He loves to play computer games and watch movies. He loves engaging with others doing fun activities.

You will be working 1:1

Shift Details:

19:00-07:00 2-3 shifts available 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

Flexibility would be appreciated, but we are happy to chat through your availability if there are days you are unable to work.

Mileage paid after your first 7 miles to this location in Lympstone up to a maximum of 20 miles each way.

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

• Moving and Handling (Hoisting)

• Support with Positioning in wheelchair and bed

• Trachy and Gastrostomy Support

This boy has very complex needs which will require a lot of investment in training. You will be supported by our expert team and only signed off as competent when one of our nurses is happy you have achieved competency. You therefore need a strong desire and ability to learn. Experience with complex care would be an advantage, but not essential.

What We're Looking For

• Experienced and confident Care Assistant

• Able to do at least 2 shifts (19:00-07:00) per week

• Willingness to play computer games and watch movies and have fun!

• Being calm and gentle is really important.

• You will need to be adaptable to fit in with the dynamic of a busy family home.

What You'll Need

• Strong experience as a Care Assistant

• 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.

We look forward to speaking to you! Click 'APPLY' below to get started.

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