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Night Care Assistant to support a baby girl with complex needs in Paignton. Night shifts available: 22:00 – 06:00
Ocean Healthcare is looking for an experienced Care Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a baby girl living with complex health needs. She has an NJ Tube and an Orogastric tube for feeding, requires airway management and deep suctioning.
Your role will be to keep her safe and well overnight, monitoring her needs, providing feeds and medications and managing her airway when required. She lives at home with her mum, dad and two older brothers. While she will hopefully be sleeping during the night, she enjoys being soothed with talking or singing if she's unsettled.
Shift Details:
* 22:00-06:00 Monday-Sunday
Pay Rates:
* Monday – Thursday: £14.40 p/hr
* Friday: £14.65 p/hr
* Saturday & Sunday: £16.65 p/hr
* Bank Holidays: £19.05 p/hr
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
* Supporting with feeding and medication via NJ and OG tube
* Airway management and deep suctioning when required
* Monitoring safety and well-being overnight
* Providing comfort, reassurance and a safe environment
What We're Looking For
* You'll have experience working with children
* Experience with NJ/OG feeding and deep suctioning would be helpful, but not essential
The ideal candidate would be a confident, calm and experienced Care Assistant competent with moving and handling. You'll have experience working with children. NJ/OG feeding and deep suctioning experience would be desired but not required as full training will be provided.
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.
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