Healthcare Assistant - Peg Feeding

In Cork; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support a client with PEG feeding. This role involves PEG feeding, monitoring patient conditions, and providing personal care. The ideal candidate will have experience with PEG care, the right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one. The position offers competitive hourly rates with ongoing work opportunities for the right fit.

Benefits

Support from a clinical team

Competitive hourly rates

Ongoing work for the right candidate

Qualifications

• Experience with PEG feeding is essential.
• Right to work in the UK is mandatory.
• Enhanced DBS is required or must be willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform PEG feeding and basic PEG care.
• Monitor and report any concerns regarding client health.
• Provide personal care and clinical observations.

Skills

Confidence with PEG care

Previous experience in complex care

Compassionate and reliable approach

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to support a client with a simple PEG feeding package. This role is ideal for an HCA who is confident with PEG care and looking for a short, consistent daily package.

Key Responsibilities

• PEG feeding and basic PEG care
• Monitoring and reporting any concerns

Requirements

• Previous experience with PEG feeding (essential)
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
• Reliable and punctual

What We Offer

• Support from a clinical team
• Competitive hourly rates
• Ongoing work for the right candidate

To apply: Please contact Kai Decker- Recruiter at Care4ocus on (phone number removed).

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship.

We are currently recruiting an experienced Complex Healthcare Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred care to a young male client with complex clinical needs. This is an ad hoc role, ideal for HCAs with experience in complex care who are looking for flexible work.

Client Profile

• Epilepsy
• Recurrent chest infections
• Severe cognitive impairment

Clinical Needs & Equipment

• PEG feeds and PEG management
• Secretion management
• Cough assist
• Standing frame

Care Tasks

• Personal care
• Clinical observations
• PEG management and feeding
• Mobility assistance and use of equipment
• Monitoring and responding to changes in condition

Requirements

• Previous experience in complex care (essential)
• Confidence with PEG care and seizure management
• Valid right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
• Up-to-date mandatory/CSTF training (preferred)
• Compassionate, reliable, and professional approach