Care Assistant

Ocean Healthcare is looking for an experienced female Healthcare Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a 1-year-old boy with complex health needs. He has recently been discharged home following a long hospital stay and now lives with his twin brother, older sister, and his mum and dad.

This young boy has a tracheostomy and requires BiPAP support, regular suctioning, and oxygen saturation monitoring. He also requires support with gastrostomy care, gravity feeds, medication administration, and full personal care.

Overnight care is structured, routine-led, and focused on maintaining safety, comfort, and close observation throughout the night.

He is an extremely happy little boy who gives lots of smiles and enjoys listening to lullabies, watching his tablet, and having his cuddly toys close by to help him settle and feel comforted.

Shift Details:

• Monday-Thursday: 22:00 – 08:30

Pay Rates:

• £14.30 p/hr

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

• Support with tracheostomy care, suctioning and BiPAP

• Support with Gravity feeds, medications and gastrostomy care

• Monitoring oxygen saturation (SATs)

• Providing personal care

What We’re Looking For

• You'll have experience working with children

• Experience with Tracheostomy care and Suctioning would be helpful but not essential as full training will be provided.

• A calm, confident and compassionate approach to care

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Care Assistant who has worked with children and is comfortable supporting babies with complex health needs. Experience with tracheostomy care and suctioning would be beneficial, but full training and ongoing support 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

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. Full time contracts available.

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