Healthcare Assistant

Job Introduction

First Option Healthcare is currently recruiting for a compassionate & proactive Healthcare Assistant for a Permanent position in Ascot (Berkshire) 

Here at FOH we have got a great opportunity to work one on one with patients in their family homes.

We are looking for HCA'S / Carers with experience working with adults or children with the following:

• Peg Feeding
• Tracheostomy
• Enteral feeding
• Personal Care
• Car driver (preferred but not essential)

Benefits:

• Monthly payments
• Guaranteed worked
• Overtime opportunities available   
• A warm ad supportive family environment to work within 
• Full training, including mandatory and role specific courses 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Using complex care equipment and carrying out complex care procedures
• Supporting daily routine, including personal care, simple cooking, laundry & light household tasks
• Supporting during school hours and assisting on therapy days
• Assisting with walking, mobility support & motor-development programme
• Helping with sensory regulation needs, using agreed calming strategies and routines
• Encouraging independence, social interaction and life skills development 
• Joining the family on holidays, including annual trip to the US and other European destinations
• Caring for patients within their own home and building a rapport with family members
• Ensure care plans and other information are followed and any changes are escalated to clinical leads efficiently and safely.

Unfortunately, this role can't offer sponsorship for overseas candidates.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.

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