We are looking for a healthcare assistant for one of our complex care packages in Chippenham. The shifts are 12 hour waking nights with some day shifts available also.
The main duties and responsibilities include:
- Remaining awake and alert for the entirety of the shift.
- Completing regular checks for health and welfare.
- Supporting the customer with their personal care needs.
- Supporting the customer to meet their outcomes.
- Administering medication.
- Use of moving and assisting equipment such as ceiling track hoists, electric wheelchairs, through the floor lifts, toto's etc.
- Encouraging independence where possible.
Knowledge of spinal injury, autonomic dysreflexia, diabetes, stoma care and catheter care is desirable but if not, we can provide full training.
Requirements:
- 1 year+ complex care experience necessary
- PEG feeding and Oxygen
- GCSE maths and English or Equivalent
- Must hold a FULL UK driving license
- Comfortable with cats
- Comfortable around smoke
Why Retain?
- Weekly pay
- Flexible shift patterns to suit you, alternatively a rolling rota is also available
- DBS cost paid back to you after 100 hours completed
- Opportunity to top up your hours in other areas of the business
- Opportunity to progress your career
- Full induction process prior to employment commencing by Retain Skills
For any questions please call our recruitment team on or email at