Healthcare Assistant

Job Introduction

Are you looking for the next step in your Health Care journey?

Are you bored of not knowing your rota from week to week?

First Option Healthcare is currently recruiting for a compassionate & proactive Healthcare Assistant to join the rapidly growing team!

Here at FOH we have got a great opportunity to work one on one with patients in their family homes. FYI this package of care is biased in NEWHAM,E16. 

Please note we have two paediatric clients in this location - A 6 year old Female and a 10 year Old Male 

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

• WWOX Gene Mutation - Epileptic Encephalopathy 
• Tonic Clonic/Infantile Spasms - Seizure Management, Rescue Management
• Scoliosis 
• Visually Impaired
• PEG-J Feed (Dysphagia)
• Global Developmental Delay
• Recurrent Chest Infections, UTI’s and Kidney Stones
• Stella 100 Ventilator - CPAP and BiPAP overnight
• Chest Physio/Cough Assist
• Nebuliser
• Suctioning

Benefits:

• Weekly payments
• £250 referral fee
• 3 months rolling rota 
• Permanent and Additional ADHOC work available
• In house training (Bespoke)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Using complex care equipment and carrying out complex care procedures
• Supporting clients outside of the home where required i.e., medical appointments.
• 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, we do not 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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