Female HCA x2 complex care
New Yesterday
We are currently looking for 2 female health care assistace who have the below skill set:
Package of care:
POC – QDS x2 carers
Call pattern: 120 mins / 60 mins / 60 mins / 60 mins + 60 mins
Total weekly hours: 84
Package summary:
AR is tetraplegic following a spinal cord injury and requires assistance with all daily living needs. Her needs are intense and complex, with key risks including breathing concerns, skin breakdown/pressure damage, UTI/constipation, falls, autonomic dysreflexia, and deterioration if care is not delivered consistently.
Agency must provide carers with the following skills/experience:
2:1 care support
Medication administration
Suprapubic catheter care, including connecting/disconnecting night drainage and monitoring for blockage
Bowel care including:
digital rectal check
administration of glycerine suppositories
digital stimulation / manual evacuation
Autonomic Dysreflexia awareness and symptom management
Blood pressure monitoring and ability to act on readings / escalate concerns appropriately
Hoist transfers and safe repositioning
Pressure area care / skin checks
Splint application/removal
Physiotherapy exercises support
Inspiratory Muscle Trainer / cough assist awareness
Call details:
AM call – 120 mins
Light breakfast, hot drink, medication
Disconnect night drainage bag from suprapubic catheter
Remove upper and lower limb splints and check for...
- Location:
- Ottershaw
- Salary:
- £15 - £18 /hour
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Healthcare & Pharma