Care Assistant Coventry, England
Job description
To work as an integral member of the team, undertaking tasks delegated by a Registered Nurse. In the absence of the parent/carer, to assume responsibility for the emotional and physical care of a child with the direction and support of a Registered Nurse. To act as an advocate for a child and their family, supporting their decisions and choices.
To undertake, assist or supervise individual children, in relation to feeding dressing and toileting, with due regard to the childs individual medical and developmental needs.
Under the guidance of and with the support of a Registered Nurse, to complete clinical competencies to enable clinical care to be carried out independently.
To ensure the maintenance of accurate and timely record keeping. All documented tasks to be countersigned by a Registered Nurse.
Led by a Registered Nurse, to be involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of the children in partnership with the families and the community team.
To ensure that all children are given the time and assistance they need in undertaking any activity or intervention whilst encouraging and praising independent skills whenever possible.
To ensure that individual childrens care plans are followed to the highest standards.
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience working with children Insight into caring for sick children with learning, physical and/or sensory needs Able to maintain professional boundaries Willingness to continue with professional development and to transfer own skills and experience into palliative care Excellent use of the English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication Able to demonstrate self awareness and well developed coping strategies Awareness of impact of loss and disability on children and their families
Desirable criteria
Experience of paediatric palliative care and/or complex care. Experience working for a voluntary organisation Experience of supporting families who have experienced loss or bereavement Evidence of understanding the work of a baby/ childrens hospice Experience of working with children with complex care needs Awareness of ethical dilemmas faced in childrens palliative care
Qualifications
Essential criteria
NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care and/or clinical experience working in a paediatric healthcare setting.
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
Good interpersonal skills Ability to provide holistic care Flexible and able to use your own initiative Basic computer skills Ability to follow protocols and procedures Ability to take instructions Ability to work as part of an expanding team Ability to work shifts including nights and weekends Commitment to equal opportunities Ability and willingness to work towards full competence in clinical skills Able to reflect on difficult situations and to gain support and learn from these. Awareness of the skills, interactions and models that underpin effective communication with children who have life limiting/life threatening conditions and their families
Desirable criteria
Ability to facilitate the development of others Counselling skills Clinical competence Experience of caring for children who are ventilator dependant
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,000.00-£22,430.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coventry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 19/03/2023
