Complex Health Care Assistant - ABI Client Join Almond Care – Where Compassion Meets Career
Award-winning provider of complex care at home
At Almond Care, we specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex needs to live independently – in the comfort of their own homes. Now, we’re on the lookout for dedicated Complex Care Assistants in Nuneaton, CV10 to join our outstanding team supporting a client with an acquired Brain Injury, so if you have experience with this or a similar condition, you would be perfect for her.
Pay: From £12.75 per hour
Shifts:
7am to 7pm (12 hour days) on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Job Purpose:
To provide consistent, person-centred care and rehabilitation support to a client living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), promoting independence, safety, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion within their home and community.
Personal Care and Daily Living Support:
Assist with personal hygiene tasks, including washing, dressing, toileting, and grooming as required.
Support with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration as needed.
Support with mobility, including the safe use of mobility aids or transfer equipment.
Assist with medication administration and health monitoring, following training.
Rehabilitation and Cognitive Support:
Implement and support rehabilitation goals set by therapists (e.g., speech, OT, physiotherapy).
Encourage the client to engage in cognitive tasks and routines that enhance independence.
Support with memory prompts, attention aids, and structure to daily life.
Communication and Behaviour Support:
Use clear, appropriate communication techniques, including visual aids or augmentative tools if required.
Provide reassurance, consistency, and emotional support in line with the client’s behavioural needs.
Respond calmly and professionally to any emotional or behavioural challenges associated with ABI.
Community and Social Involvement:
Support the client in accessing the community, attending appointments, or engaging in hobbies and social activities.
Promote social interaction and reduce isolation through companionship and encouragement.
Documentation and Team Working:
Maintain accurate records of care provided, incidents, and any relevant observations.
Work collaboratively with therapists, family members, case managers, and healthcare professionals.
Adhere to the client's care plan and follow safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.
Right to work in the UK.
Good level of spoken and written English.
Patience, empathy, and understanding of cognitive and emotional challenges.
Willingness to learn and undertake specialist training (e.g., ABI awareness, PBS).
Reliable, flexible, and capable of working both independently and within a team.
Full job description available on request
All applicants will require an Enhanced DBS check.
Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer. Some roles may require a specific gender due to client preferences under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.
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