Complex Care Support Worker, Marlow, SL7. A full-time opportunity to join a care team providing 2:1 support to a charming young boy with complex care and medical needs. 3 x 12 hour shifts available per week. £Marlow Train Station
50 weekdays, £18.50 weekends | Nights: £18.50 Weekend nights. Essential: Paedriatric / childcare experience. Desirable: PEG care/management, oral or deep suctioning, epilepsy/seizure management, oxygen management, SATS
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Days and Waking Nights. 3 x 12-hour shifts, start time: 7.30am or 7.30pm. Rota provided 4 weeks in advance.
About this client/child: Ethan, 8 years old, is an adorably sweet and happy little boy living with his Mummy and Daddy in Marlow. He enjoys a wide range of activities, including sensory stories and play, massage, watching cartoons, and going for a walk outside. Ethan has Cerebral Palsy and associated complex health care needs, including epilepsy, visual and hearing impairment, a PEG in situ for all fluid, nutrition and medication. Due to his significant medical needs, Ethan is totally reliant on others, on a 2:1 basis, 24/7, to meet all his health, care and medical needs. He is a full-time wheelchair user and has ceiling track hoists to support all transitions/moving and handling. His dedicated care team is led by a Nurse Team Leader, and full, comprehensive and ongoing person bespoke training is provided by healthcare professionals to ensure you have the skills to support Ethan.
Every shift starts by reading through the epilepsy / seizure management protocol, although Ethan's seizures are rare, his team must refresh their knowledge every shift. Prior to completing a full handover with the day or night team members, all emergency medication and oxygen is prepared. Day and Night, there are two team members on shift with Ethan providing hands-on, holistic support to meet all his health, care, medical, and therapy needs. some days will be focused on providing care to ensure he is comfortable and recuperating. At night, Ethan requires his SATs and vitals continuously monitored. A comprehensive handover is always completed when the shift changes. Ethan and his team require consistency, please only apply for this role if you are available for 3 shifts per week.
You will have the highest standards of practice, be keen to learn new skills and passionate about your role supporting others with complex care and medical needs. You do not need to come to this role with complex care experience, as full bespoke training is provided. Ethan is a lovely little boy to support, he will make you smile every day! You will receive an exceptionally high standard of training, ongoing supervision and continually develop your own skills and knowledge. There is a staff room, office and kitchenette for use whilst on duty.
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