Complex Care Assistant- Waking Nights

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.

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 
• 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