Complex Care Assistant: Tracheostomy & PEG Care

Advantage Healthcare; Ashington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ashington is looking for a Complex Care Assistant to support a young gentleman with cerebral palsy. You'll provide personal care, medication via PEG, and engage in meaningful social interactions. The role offers full training in specialized clinical tasks such as tracheostomy care and seizure management. You’ll work in a supportive team environment, making a real difference while gaining valuable experience in complex care. Benefits include paid annual leave and a refer-a-friend scheme.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a complex care assistant role is extremely advantageous, especially involving tasks like PEG feeding.
• Familiarity with Moving & Handling Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support a young gentleman with cerebral palsy by providing personal care and medication via PEG.
• Assist in seizure support and offer meaningful social interaction.

Job description

A leading care provider in Ashington is looking for a Complex Care Assistant to support a young gentleman with cerebral palsy. You'll provide personal care, medication via PEG, and engage in meaningful social interactions. The role offers full training in specialized clinical tasks such as tracheostomy care and seizure management. You’ll work in a supportive team environment, making a real difference while gaining valuable experience in complex care. Benefits include paid annual leave and a refer-a-friend scheme.