Job TitleCare Assistant - Complex Care at Harmony Healthcare in Rickmansworth, ENG, GB.Contract & Working HoursThis Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.LocationRickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3.CompensationRate: £15.20 per hour PAYE – flat rate for days and nights, Monday to Sunday, including holiday pay.Shift PatternShift Pattern: Nights: 19:30 – 07:30 / 20:30 - 08:30 7 days a week.About the RoleWe are looking for a compassionate, dedicated and experienced Female Healthcare Assistant to join our complex care team, supporting a 10 year old girl in her family home. She lives at home with her mother, father, older sister and pet car. She is generally a cheerful child who loves listening to music and swimming. Her profound needs mean that she needs significant adaptations and is dependant on those around her to support her medical needs.The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the child's clinical, personal and emotional needs, while promoting comfort, dignity and wellbeing within a child-centred environment.Essential Experience & SkillsChildcare experience (SEN experience is welcome)Makaton experienceNebulisationPEG / JEJ feedingMedication administrationSeizure mangamentManual handling and use of hoistsChest physioSeizure managementChild-Centred Care: The child enjoys purple, Mini Cooper cars and Disney, especially The Lion King. A consistent, calm and compassionate approach is essential.Who We're Looking ForCompassionate and patientReliable and committed to continuity of careConfident working with children with complex clinical needsExperience with seizure mangementExperienced in PEG / JEJ feeding and medicatoinConfident with manual handling and clinical equipmentAble to recognise and upscale changes in the child's conditionCalm and responsive in emergency situationsCommitted to providing safe, dignified and child-centred careImportant InformationDriver needed for this role due to location. Client location is not well lit in the evening and do not wish for people to walk to address in such a dark area. Suggests all supporting staff must drive to give them a sense of reassurance.Why Work with Harmony HealthcareWe prioritise your wellbeing, development and long-term success. When you join us, you become part of a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to helping you grow.You can expect:Competitive pay with enhanced
Care Assistant - Complex Care at Harmony Healthcare in London employer: Harmony Healthcare
Harmony Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment in the heart of Cambridge. With a strong focus on employee growth through full clinical training, we empower our Healthcare Assistants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients while enjoying the flexibility of night shifts. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values empathy, reliability, and the promotion of independence for those we care for.
