DAY and NIGHT Female Complex Care Assistant -Cheltenham

La vie en rose is a growing family run business situated in Gloucestershire Tewkesbury. We are a friendly and welcoming team where our employers become part of the family. We provide the very best in quality care for the elderly, disabled, and adults with learning difficulties or infirmity in their own homes. We offer excellent support to help people maintain and retain their independence and dignity.

Compassionate Female Carers Wanted for Exceptional Client with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). La vie en Rose are seeking dedicated, empathetic, and experienced female carers to support a highly intelligent and independent gentleman with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

Shifts Available:

• 1 x 12-hour care shift (24/7 coverage)
• 1 x 3-hour AM shift (to assist and double up with primary carer)
• 1 x 3-hour PM shift (to assist and double up with primary carer)

About the Client:

• Full mental capacity and able to direct his care
• Requires 24-hour BiPAP ventilation (no oxygen due to DMD)
• Has contractures and joint issues – all movements must be done slowly and with client’s guidance
• Enjoys engaging in charitable activities, photography, writing, and loves science and computing

Why work for us?

• Work for a small not-for-profit organisation where the focus is the people we support
• Be listened to and have your direct experience and expertise valued
• Have support from an experienced management and clinical team
• Be celebrated for accomplishing goals with the individual you support
• Have training opportunities that enhance your career development
• Competitive pay (salary from £14.00 per hour up to £15.00 per hour) – depending on qualifications and experience
• Enhanced rates of pay on bank holidays
• Full and part-time contracted hours guaranteed
• Full training provider competences provided and completed by Nurse
• Paid shadow shifts and induction trainings
• Opportunity for career progression (NVQs, QCFs, care certificate available)
• Monthly bonus up to £220p/m (based on performance and other factors)
• Holiday pay (up to 28 days paid annual leave entitlement)
• Free DBS*
• Free PPE*
• Paid mileage
• Use of Company Car (if your vehicle breaks down)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Company mobile phone
• Blue Light Card – provides access to discounts at 1000’s of high street retailers
• Work-life balance – Flexible hours – fit around your lifestyle

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide continuous care, including assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and ensuring the client’s well-being during both day shifts (12 hours) and awake night shifts (12 hours).
• Operate and monitor the BiPAP ventilator for 24-hour respiratory support, ensuring it is functioning correctly and adjusting settings as required.
• Administer medications as prescribed, following the client’s specific routine and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Assist the client with safe mobility and transfers, adhering to guidelines for slow movements due to joint contractures and risk of subluxation.
• Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Drive the client to appointments, social activities, and outings, ensuring safe travel and remaining with the client unless privacy is requested.
• Establish a trusting and consistent relationship with the client, understanding his unique needs, preferences, and care routine.
• Assist the client with engaging in hobbies such as photography, writing, and charity work, ensuring he has the opportunity to participate in activities he enjoys.
• Always respect the client’s privacy and confidentiality, and never share or read personal communications without prior permission.
• Ensure the client’s environment is safe, clean, and conducive to his needs, respecting his home and his elderly mother’s space.
• Maintain accurate records of care activities, report any changes in the client’s condition, and ensure all communication is clear and documented.
• Follow all infection control and safety protocols, including wearing a face mask if unwell or exposed to illness, to ensure the client’s respiratory health is protected.

Skills and Experience Required:

• At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) or similar complex care needs.
• Experience managing BIPAP ventilation, as the client requires 24-hour ventilation (no oxygen).
• Familiarity with medication administration and ensuring correct dosages and schedules are followed.
• A valid UK driver’s license with no points, as carers will need to drive the client to appointments, social activities, and outings.

Additional Skills and Qualities:

• Ability to safely assist with moving and handling the client, considering his contractures and risk of joint subluxation.
• Good written and verbal communication, including the ability to understand and communicate effectively with the client, whose voice may be quiet and difficult to understand at times.
• A compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to care, with a clear understanding of person-centred care.
• Essential for building trust and maintaining the privacy and dignity of the client.

If you’re looking for a job in Complex Care, you’re proactive and like to spend time with complex needs clients, contact us! We will organise a meet-and-greet with our service users, provide all training, and shadowing sessions.

If you are a dedicated, flexible individual with a passion for person-centred care, we would love to hear from you. Join La Vie en Rose and make a positive impact in the life of this young lady and her family.