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Complex Care Assistant- Waking Nights

 

Job Description

We are looking for a healthcare assistant for one of our complex care packages in Chippenham. The shifts are 12 hour waking nights with some day shifts available also. We are looking for someone with previous complex care experience and a knowledge of AD. 

The main duties and responsibilities include:

  • Remaining awake and alert for the entirety of the shift.
  • Completing regular checks for health and welfare.
  • Supporting the customer with their personal care needs.
  • Supporting the customer to meet their outcomes.
  • Administering medication.
  • Use of moving and assisting equipment such as ceiling track hoists, electric wheelchairs, through the floor lifts, toto’s etc.
  • Encouraging independence where possible.
Knowledge of spinal injury, autonomic dysreflexia, diabetes, stoma care and catheter care is desirable but if not, we can provide full training.

Requirements:
  • 1 year complex care experience necessary
  • PEG feeding and Oxygen
  • GCSE maths and English or Equivalent 
  • Must hold a FULL UK driving license
  • Comfortable with cats
  • Comfortable around smoke
Why Retain?
  • Weekly pay 
  • £400 Joining Bonus
  • Blue Light Card
  • 28 Days annual leave
  • Flexible shift patterns to suit you, alternatively a rolling rota is also available
  • DBS cost paid back to you after 100 hours completed
  • Opportunity to top up your hours in other areas of the business
  • Opportunity to progress your career
  • Full induction process prior to employment commencing by Retain Skills

For any questions please call our recruitment team on 03303334443 or email at recruitment@retainrecruitment.co.uk

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