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- It is not essential that you have specific experience working with complex needs as you will get all the training you need. You will be trained and supported by our outstanding team of specialists and nurses. This will involve training and shadowing until one of our nurses is happy to sign you off as competent. Training is paid for.Pay Rates:
- Ocean Healthcare is a TOP-RATED care and nursing agency in the Southwest. We provide care for people of all ages with complex needs, primarily in their own homes. We are a values-driven business that is sincere in its ambition to do things well and makes a difference to the people we care for and work with us. We are fun, rewarding, supportive and our goal is to genuinely improve the quality of life for the people we care for while being a caring and rewarding organisation that we're all proud of. Why not join our amazing team and help us make a real difference.
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £13.00-£15.
- Referral programme
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability Application question(s):
- Do you have at least 1 years paid care experience in the UK? Licence/Certification:
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- United Kingdom (required)
Care Assistant - Exminster, Devon, United Kingdom - Ocean Healthcare
Description
Ocean Healthcare are looking for an experienced *Female Healthcare Assistant* to support one of our service user who has Type 2 Diabetes with Vascular Dementia.
She can communicate her needs clearly but struggles with her hearing and requires the use of a hearing aid.A previous stroke has left her unable to use one side of her body relying on the use of a wheelchair and mobility car.
Living in an adapted bungalow in Exminster, this service user enjoys eating traditional home cooked meals.Meals are a very sociable time for her and she would enjoy the company of the carer while they eat together.
She also enjoys trips into the community and down to the beach. On very rare occasions she likes to go out to eat.*You will be working 1:1* The ideal candidate would be a resilient, seasoned carer with a solid understanding of personal care, and experience with moving and handling.
You must be patient, calm and friendly. Experience in elderly care with diabetes would be preferential. *You need to be an experienced carer._*Shifts:
8am – 9pm, 7 Days Per Week Available It's vital that we have staff consistency and so you will be required to pick up a minimum number of shifts. You will be able to pick up more shifts each week if you would like to. Weekday shifts and Weekend shifts are available. Flexibility would be appreciated, but we are willing to consider your personal circumstances if there are days/times you are unable to work. Full mileage paid from home to this location in EXMINSTER up to a maximum of 20 miles each way. While there are lots of work opportunities within Ocean Healthcare, the terms detailed in this job advert are specific ONLY to this package of care. Permanent and bank contracts available. You can work full or part time. You must be patient and caring and able to work on your own while providing care as part of a team. To learn more about this opportunity to work with this remarkable person, please get in touch.
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In person Reference ID: CC.HCA.EXMIN.OHC