Healthcare Assistant

We are urgently recruiting Healthcare Assistants !

The client enjoys a relaxed and engaging routine, including watching daytime TV, DVDs and videos, listening to music and attending activities. Supporting him to enjoy his routines and interests is an important and rewarding part of the role.

We are seeking experienced Complex Healthcare Assistants in East Malling to support a gentleman with complex care needs, including Fragile X Syndrome, learning disabilities, autism, Tourette’s syndrome and complex tracheostomy care.

The role includes suctioning, enteral feeding, medication administration via PEG, tracheostomy care, moving and handling and ongoing respiratory support. He may require inner-cannula changes, repositioning to support his breathing, and monitoring when experiencing wheezing or stridor.

Full training and ongoing clinical support will be provided, including training to safely administer buccal Midazolam for seizure management.

Shifts Available: Days, Twilight, Nights. (Typically 7-7).

Driving Licence: You do not need to have a driving licence to apply for this role.

Benefits: 

• Pay rates £14.00 – £17.00 per hour (Bank holidays up to £30)
• Thorough induction, and ongoing paid training
• Option to work towards an NVQ/Diploma.
• Holiday Pay.
• Great Company Pension.
• Blue Light Card – we’ll pay for it!
• Referral Scheme: receive Amazon vouchers when you refer-a-friend.
• Access to employee assistance program.
• Menopause support
• Ongoing support provided by our team of nurses and supervisors.

Please note: You must already be based in the UK to apply. We do not offer VISA sponsorship.

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If you’d like to discuss the role or your application before applying, feel free to contact:
dianafrancis@superiorhealthcare.co.uk

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Responsibilities

• To show the client dignity and respect at all times.
• To regularly refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure exceptional person-centred care is provided.
• To be an advocate for the client, working in their best interest and in accordance with Superior Healthcare's policies and procedures.
• To be fun, friendly and engaging with the client around their interests and hobbies.
• To closely observe and monitor the client and keep thorough documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months UK based care experience.
• Full Right to work in the UK.
• Experience in Tracheotomy care.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
• Enrol onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
• We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• In-house women's health support.