Care Assistant
2 weeks ago
**Care Assistant required to support a young boy with epilepsy, severe global developmental delay and complex health needs in Plymouth. Day shifts available.**:
Ocean Healthcare is looking for experienced Care Assistant to provide 1:1 care for a young, non-verbal boy with complex health needs. He has epilepsy and severe global developmental delay and needs support with feeding, mobility and personal care. He can experience seizures and episodes where his breathing is affected. He also needs help with a feeding tube, occasional use of oxygen and support with toileting.
He lives at home with his mum, dad, little sister and pet dog. He loves sensory experiences - especially books, musicals, his Tonie’s box, swimming, being outdoors and trips to the cinema.
**Shift Details**:
- ** 15:00-21:00 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday**
Note: We’d love to hear from you if you can offer regular availability across these shifts for consistency. Availability to work flexibly including weekends, nights and holidays would also be ideal. Please get in touch to discuss your availability.
**Pay Rates**:
- ** £13.50 p/hr Monday-Friday**
- ** £19.05 p/hr Bank Holidays**
**Why Join us?**
Ocean Healthcare is one of the most highly respected care organisations in the Southwest. Check us out on Facebook or look at our Google Reviews. Our philosophy is Live Happy Care Well which is based on the principle that you can't pour from an empty cup. We’re committed to treating our staff well and doing the right thing by the people we serve. When you work with us, you’re part of a supportive, professional, and highly regarded team that prioritises your needs and career aspirations.
**Key Responsibilities**
- **Provide compassionate, attentive and person-centred care within the family home**
- ** Monitor and respond to seizures and apnoeic episodes**
- ** Administer oxygen, feeds, medications and suctioning as required**
- ** Support with daily routines and comfort needs**
- ** Work closely with parents, healthcare professionals and care team**
- ** Keep detailed care records and contribute to care plan reviews**
**What We’re Looking For**
- ** An experienced Care Assistant who has worked with children**
- ** Experience with seizure management, gastrostomy feeds, oxygen therapy and suctioning would be very helpful, but not essential**
**What You'll Need**
- ** Good References (covering at least 3 years)**
- ** You must be a car driver**
- ** Reliability and good communication**
- ** Right to to work in the UK (We do not offer Work Visa)**
While there are lots of work opportunities within Ocean Healthcare, the terms detailed in this job advert are specific ONLY to this package of care. Permanent and bank contracts available. **You can work full or part time.**
**Ready to Apply?**
We look forward to speaking with you **Click 'APPLY' below to get started.**
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