Experienced Night Complex Care Worker

at  Team Brain Injury

DESCRIPTION

Pay rate: £14.90 to £15.00
Shift Pattern: Nights: 8pm - 8am.

LOCATION: PENZANCE

Requirements: Spinal Injury care experience.
Our client is a mature man with a C4-C5 Spinal Injury following an accident some years ago. He lives at home with his wife and son in the Long Rock, Penzance area.
He Suffers from Autonomic Dysreflexia and is keen to get out as much as possible, he has purchased a mobility van so would like carers who are drivers on the team to be able to take him out. Your role is key in helping him achieve this - meeting his medical, personal care and day-to-day assistance needs. You will work alone and as part of a team, operating on shifts to provide 24/7 care.
If you are resilient, reliable and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else’s life then we want to hear from you.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Driving license (not essential)
• Ability to work alone and with the other members of the team in a positive and constructive way
• Following a clear and detailed Care Plan
• Have an encouraging nature to support this Individual emotionally & psychologically
• Commit to keeping thorough records
• Have a pure zest for life & a caring can-do attitude
• Complex care experience

• Support with all aspects of daily living
• Personal Care including Bowel care
• Catheter care
• Medication