Description:
Job Description
This role is supporting our paediatric client with a genetic mutation, Epileptic Encephalopathy and Pharngomalacia to attend school and be able to participate in school activities during the day. At nights you will be supporting the family with their bedtime routine and ensuring their airway and PEG is managed.
They have a tracheostomy and use a ventilator to maintain their airway at night, they are given food and medication via a PEG and require assistance with mobility. The ideal candidate will have experience looking after children with complex needs both at home and in the school setting. Our client enjoys spending time with their brother, family and carer, listening to music and age appropriate stories.
Qualifications
Experience working with children -desirable
Experience working in complex care - required
Tracheostomy, Vent and PEG feed management experience -required
knowledge of manual handling and hoisting - desirable
Additional Information
Why choose us?
We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.
Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers