Care Assistant

Ocean Healthcare are looking for a Care Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a young girl with severe global developmental delay and drug-resistant epilepsy. She has additional complex needs including feeding difficulties, vocal cord palsy, dystonia, severe progressive scoliosis and a catheter. She is non-verbal and non-mobile.

She lives at home in Plymouth with her mum and her dog, Jeremy who can often be found sitting next to her. She enjoys a calm environment and comfort through gentle interactions.

Shift Details:

• Day shift time TBC Monday to Sunday

• 21:00-08:00 Monday to Sunday

Note: We are looking for someone who would like to work flexible days and/or nights throughout the week. We don't have the exact times of the day shifts, we expect them to be long days (up to 12 hours). If you'd like to discuss further please get in touch.

Pay Rates:

• £13.00 p/hr Mon-Fri

• £15.30 p/hr Saturday-Sunday

• £18.30 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

• 1:1 support in the home environment

• Support with PEG feeding, BiPAP and Catheter care

• Assisting with epilepsy management

• Providing personal care

What We’re Looking For

• You'll have experience working with children and providing support for someone with epilepsy

• Experience with Bi-Pap, PEG feeding and catheter care would be helpful, but not essential

• A calm, patient and willing-to-learn attitude 

The ideal candidate would be a confident, calm and experienced Care Assistant competent with moving and handling. You'll have experience working with children and supporting someone with epilepsy. PEG feeding, BiPAP, and catheter care experience would be desired but not required as full training 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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