Job Description
Ocean Healthcare are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to support a jovial 38-year-old lady at her bungalow where she live in Dawlish. She suffers with seizures, anxiety and has learning disability. She has limited verbal communication but can use Makaton.
She lives in a bungalow on her own with 24hr support. There is parking onsite, and she has a friendly dog called Mr Tumble. Join our amazing team and help us make a real difference.
She enjoys playing games and cards, going to musicals at the theatre, singing, going to Church groups, and going out food shopping so she can plan her meals. She has her own car which you would need to be able to drive as she enjoys going out daily either to regular exercise or out to her local community shopping, restaurants, and cafes where she enjoys her favourite hot chocolate.
She has an attendant operated powered wheelchair when out and about but is mobile when at home and will walk around shops to choose what she wants to buy.
You will be working 1:1
The ideal candidate would be a resilient, seasoned carer with a solid understanding of personal care, and experience with moving and handling. You need to be an experienced carer. It is not essential that you have specific experience working with complex needs. Fully trained carers in this package will be competent working with gastrostomy, BiPAP and managing seizures.
Pay Rates:
- £14.50 p/hr Monday - Friday
- £17.05 p/hr Saturday - Sunday
- £20.05 p/hr Bank Holidays
Shifts:
8am – 8pm, 5 Days per week available. Flexibility would be appreciated, but we are willing to consider your personal circumstances if there are nights/times you are unable to work.
It's vital that we have staff consistency and so you will be required to pick up a minimum number of shifts. You will be able to pick up more shifts each week if you would like to. Weekday shifts and Weekend shifts are available. Flexibility would be appreciated, but we are willing to consider your personal circumstances if there are days/times you are unable to work.
Full mileage paid from home to this location in Dawlish up to a maximum of 20 miles each way.
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.
You must be patient and caring and able to work on your own while providing care as part of a team. To learn more about this opportunity to work with this remarkable man, please get in touch.
A bit about us:
Ocean Healthcare is a TOP RATED care and nursing agency in the Southwest. We provide care for people of all ages with complex needs, primarily in their own homes. We are a values-driven business that is sincere in its ambition to do things well and makes a difference to the people we care for and work with us. We are fun, rewarding, supportive and our goal is to genuinely improve the quality of life for the people we care for while being a caring and rewarding organisation that we're all proud of.
Why not join our amazing team and help us make a real difference.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £17.05 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of 6 months paid care experience?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/04/2023
Reference ID: CC.HCA.AS.DAYS.19.04.23