patient care professional Herne Bay, England
Job description
Oakwood 24 are Specialist Recruiters of healthcare professionals across the bands – providing the National Health Service (NHS) and private sector with high quality temporary and permanent staff, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For this particular role we can only consider candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. Please ensure you have the right to live and work in the UK before applying.
Job title: Domiciliary Care Worker
Information about the Service:
Waking night shifts with full observations.
Hoisting for Moving and Handling and postural management equipment used daily.
Suffers with Dystonia ( a twisted movement disorder) – PRN medication management required
Risk of skin pressure damage- skin observation and postural management essential to maintain skin integrity
Personal care
Asthmatic- prescribed inhalers
PEG fed and all fluids via PEG, only offer oral feeding if assessed and safe to do so- Blended Diet
Seizure management
Medication administration
Full observations due to vomiting episodes, correct postural management and hydration essential to prevent choking.
About yourself;
Caring, kind and considerate.
Passionate about making a difference in someone else’s life.
Good communication skills.
Able handle sometimes challenging situations.
Fun, energetic and able to build relationships with many different people.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: £16.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Homecare
- Live-in
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Are you PEG & Trach trained?
- Do you have a minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
