First Option Healthcare is currently recruiting for acompassionate& proactive Healthcare Assistant for a zero hours position in Ascot (Berkshire)

Here at FOH we have got a great opportunity to work one on one with patients in their family homes.

We are looking for HCA'S / Carers with experience working with adults or children with the following:

• Peg Feeding
• Tracheostomy
• Enteral feeding
• Personal Care
• Car driver/Licence holder (essential)

Benefits:

• Salary £15hr to £18hr (subject to experience)
• The role has the option of going perm after 3months
• Monthly payments
• Guaranteed worked
• Overtime opportunities available
• A warm and supportive family environment to work within
• Full training, including mandatory and role specific courses

Duties and responsibilities:

• Using complex care equipment and carrying out complex care procedures
• Supporting daily routine, including personal care, simple cooking, laundry & light household tasks
• Supporting during school hours and assisting on therapy days
• Assisting with walking, mobility support & motor-development programme
• Helping with sensory regulation needs, using agreed calming strategies and routines
• Encouraging independence, social interaction and life skills development
• Joining the family on holidays, including annual trip to the US and other European destinations
• Caring for patients within their own home and building a rapport with family members
• Ensure care plans and other information are followed and any changes are escalated to clinical leads efficiently and safely.

Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship for overseas candidates.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.