Female Complex Care Support Worker *Waking nights* (SJH/D) £16.50ph
Libertatem Healthcare Group’s philosophy is a simple one:
· Independence – Our clients independence is key to every decision we make
· Communication is vital to achieving the optimum outcomes
· Our People are our biggest asset
*Previous Applicants need NOT Apply
Libertatem Healthcare are seeking to recruit *Due to our clients needs* a female Complex Care Support Worker to work with our female client. Our client has a diagnosis of quadriplegia, mild scoliosis, recurrent respiratory problems (exacerbated by poor swallow) and unspecified seizure disorder.
She requires full support with all her physical health care needs, communication and activities of daily living.
Hours
10 hour shifts – 2 shifts per week – between Thursday and Saturday nights.
Responsibilities would include:
- Learning our clients form of non-verbal communication
- Ensuring dignity and respect at all times
- 24 hour postural management
- 2hourly turns for pressure care at night / respiratory care
- Hoisting and other manual handling needs
- PEG feeding, setting up feeds.
- Cleaning stoma and changing of tube.
- Colostomy care
- 24 hourly tissue viability care
- Medication via PEG
- Respiratory care plans including positioning, sats monitoring, oxygen, suction
- Epilepsy care including rescue medication and oxygen
Training & Background Checks
An enhanced DBS check & full training will be provided prior to commencing work with our client and you will also be supported by our clinical lead nurse for the area.
Benefits
· Extensive training
· Regular supervisions
· Annual appraisal
· Weekly Pay
· Holiday pay
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in support work while working alongside experienced therapists and professionals.
*Double Covid vaccination may be mandatory dependent on the client’s needs.*
Our Safeguarding Commitment
Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.
