Live In Care Assistant

Gentleman who has suffered an Acquired Brain Injury requires a Live In Care Assistant to support with daily needs.

Advantage Healthcare has been entrusted with the care of a 33 year old gentleman who, as the result of a life changing road traffic incident, has a severe acquired brain injury. He has been living in the community with the help of our dedicated healthcare team since April of this year.

Our client has a PEG for feeds and medication and is non verbal in his communication. He has a catheter in situ and requires bowel management via manual bowel evacuation. Our client also requires monitoring for any seizure activity.

An opportunity has arisen for a Live In Care Assistant who can support our client on a 2:1 ratio. You will work alongside a Nurse ensuring that our client's personal care needs are met, and ensuring his comfort throughout the night with regular position changes.

Due to the location of the role, it is essential that applicants have access to their own transport and are willing to travel throughout the local area.

Advantage Healthcare is a leading UK home healthcare provider, managing the care of several hundred individuals with a broad range of complex healthcare needs. Our home healthcare services are provided by our healthcare professionals and include complex and continuing care, live-in care, palliative care and respite care.

In return we offer the 24 hour support of our Senior Nurse Team, Continued Professional Development and specialist training where required, top level rates of pay including holiday pay, and loyalty scheme membership.

Apply online enclosing your current CV and a covering letter, or alternatively contact our Recruitment Team on 0800 032 3355

Applicants subject to enhanced level DBS check. Advantage Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer (Agy).

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