Care Assistant at City and County Healthcare Group Ltd

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

13.5

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reliability, Punctuality, Communication, Patience, Kindness, Calmness, Accurate Recording, Respect, Dignity, Cultural Awareness, Bubbly Personality, Complex Care, Epilepsy Management, Suctioning, Chest Physiotherapy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Pay: £13.50 per hour Shifts: Part Time - Monday to Friday 10:00 - 16:00 We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care. What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves: 5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company. 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional At Advantage Healthcare, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team in Birmingham. Job Description What you’ll do About Me I am 13 years old, I live at home with My Mum, Dad and two sisters, My brother has recently moved out. I love my family and like it when they come to play with me. I was born by c-section but unresponsive at birth, I was giving full resuscitation, but a heartbeat was not detected for 15 minutes. This resulted in me having severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, Quadriplegic cerebral palsy, epilepsy, hip dislocation and a severe learning disability. I am pn continual oxygen. I also have daily chest physio and suctioning to help shift my secretions and decrease the risk of me having a chest infection and a drop in oxygen saturations. I also have all my nutrition and medications given to me via my gastrostomy. I enjoy my siblings talking to me, music, musical toys and Mr Tumble. I am nonverbal but I can smile and make audible noises to communicate my feelings, and I track with my eyes. Although I am nonverbal, I like to be part of the conversation so please talk to me. I like to spend time with my sisters, I enjoy watching them play with all of their toys. Smiling and audible sounds - crying when in pain. Muslim, family speak Urdu. Please recognise I may be nonverbal due to my condition at times, please return when I am better able to verbalise. I have epilepsy that is well managed by my medication. I have seizures that are self-resolving and only last a few seconds. Please make sure that I am safe when having a seizure and that you stay with me and offer reassurance. Qualifications What we’re looking for: Someone to be reliable and on time, Excellent communication skills for my wider family and branch staff. Patience. A kind caring persona, dealing with all circumstances calmly and correctly. Being the voice for me when required. Offering and promoting choice. Respect and Dignity. Gaining a deep understanding of me and my individual ways to communicate. Being part of my everyday life and filling it with joy. To be able to record accurately, timely and factually. Please become my friend, whilst looking after me professionally always keeping me safe. I want you to have a bubbly personality and will involve me in everything. I want to look forward to you visiting and helping me, but to be respectful of my culture/conditions that I live with and my individual requirements. I look forward to meeting you. Additional Information Here’s what makes us different: Free DBS check – we cover the full cost of the DBS application Full training & paid induction - no experience needed Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more Ready to apply? Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you. Join Advantage Healthcare in Birmingham today and be part of something meaningful. Region: West Midlands

Responsibilities

The Care Assistant will provide comprehensive, person-centered care to a 13-year-old client with severe complex needs, including assistance with feeding via gastrostomy, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning. Responsibilities also involve ensuring the client's safety during seizures, communicating with the family, and actively involving the client in daily life while maintaining professionalism and respect for their culture.