Live-In Complex Care Worker – Spinal Injury
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off | Female Carers Required | Complex Care Experience Essential
Clover Care Group is looking for an experienced female Complex Care Worker to join a dedicated live-in care package supporting a client with a high-level spinal cord injury and complex care needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced carer who is confident working independently, following a detailed care plan and recognising and responding to changes in a client's condition.
The Role
- Live-in care – 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
- Female care staff required
- Support for a client with a significant spinal cord injury
- Suprapubic catheter care
- Client manages their own bowel care
- Client can mobilise and self-transfer but may be unsteady
- Respiratory monitoring and support
- Positioning and pressure-area prevention
- Monitoring for respiratory deterioration or infection
- Working alongside the wider care team and following an individualised care plan
Key Clinical Experience
Due to the level of the spinal injury, the client is at significant risk of Autonomic Dysreflexia, which can develop rapidly and become a medical emergency.
You must be confident recognising AD, understanding potential triggers such as bladder, bowel, skin and pressure-related issues, carrying out preventative checks, monitoring blood pressure and following an emergency protocol promptly.
The client also has respiratory needs, including a restricted cough reflex and a history of chest infections. Staff will support with respiratory observations, oxygen saturation monitoring, positioning, prescribed respiratory exercises and recognising signs of deterioration or infection.
Previous spinal cord injury and Autonomic Dysreflexia experience is highly desirable.
About You & Our Values
At Clover Care Group, we believe great care starts with the right people. xgikmsk We look for carers who are not only clinically competent, but who genuinely care about the people they support.
You should be:
- Experienced in complex care
Live-In Complex Care Worker in Compton employer: Clover Care Group
Clover Care Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment for live-in care workers. With a focus on employee well-being, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff are equipped to deliver the highest standard of care. Our unique two weeks on, two weeks off schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the care sector.
