Care Assistant
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is one of the UK's leading health care recruitment and care providers, specialising in care and support with individuals who have complex needs and Social Care.
Role: Health Care AssistantShifts: Thursdays, Friday, Saturday & Alternate Monday Nights - 21:15PM to 7:15AM
Rate: £14-15 per hour
Location BH24, Ringwood
Job Type: Part Time
The Role:We are looking for a unique individual to support with the difficult task of changing the bandages of our 15 year male client who suffers from a chronic skin condition called Epidermolysis bullosa (EB). This task is currently completed by his Dad who understandably finds it very difficult and, now his son is older would like to be able to train up someone else to support with this task.
Our Client:The client has bandages over the majority of his body which are covering open wounds and blisters which require specific care to avoid infection. This is an extremely painful procedure and the client has specific pain medication prescribed to help with this.
There will also always be a carer present who knows the client well to provide him with emotional support and reassurance throughout the process.
Requirements
⦁ 6 Months experience in a care focused role.
⦁ A right to work in the UK⦁ Experience with PEG, Bandages and Medication Administration.
⦁ Outgoing bubbly attitude!
What are the Benefits?
⦁ Quality clinical training, delivered by skilled nurses⦁ Career development opportunities.
⦁ Potential NVQ level 2 and j3 in Health and Social Care
⦁ Ongoing support from our Office Team, Registered Managers and Clinical Nurses.
⦁ Weekly Pay via PAYE or Umbrella Schemes
How to Apply?Please submit a copy of your updated CV. If successful, a member of our Recruitment Team will reach out to discuss your interests and experiences in further detail.
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.
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