What you’ll do
You will provide person-centred care and support to a cheerful 7-year-old boy with chronic lung disease, helping him thrive in his local primary school environment. Your day will begin at his home, where you will accompany him safely to school, and conclude by escorting him home again.
This little boy has a chronic lung disease, caused by prematurity at birth. This has resulted in his lungs collapsing which he had upper and lower airway stents fitted. This little boy has Critical Subglottic Stenosis and Tracheomalacia PDA.
The support this little boy requires is trache and peg management, also medications. He loves to go to school which he is in a mainstream school setting, he likes to have his identity maintained, attending social events, but most importantly supported to live a happy and fulfilling life. He is a happy and content little boy who likes to be reassured.
Key responsibilities include:
* Tracheostomy care
* PEG feeding
* Personal care and hygiene
* Equipment checks throughout your shift
You'll support his health needs while encouraging safe self-feeding and promoting independence wherever possible. During the school day, you’ll help him engage fully in classroom and social activities, whether he's playing with his favourite toy cars, learning with classmates, or spending time with friends.
This is a rewarding opportunity to build your clinical skills and make a real difference in a child’s daily life, all while being part of a supportive care team.
Qualifications
What you’ll need
Essential experience in tracheostomy is required.
Additional Information
Why choose us?
We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country, and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.
Keywords : Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers