Female HCA x2 complex care
We are currently looking for 2 female health care assistace who have the below skill set: Package of care: POC – QDS x2 carers Call pattern: 120 mins / 60 mins / 60 mins / 60 mins + 60 mins Total weekly hours: 84 Package summary: AR is tetraplegic following a spinal cord injury and requires assistance with all daily living needs. Her needs are intense and complex, with key risks including breathing concerns, skin breakdown/pressure damage, UTI/constipation, falls, autonomic dysreflexia, and deterioration if care is not delivered consistently. Agency must provide carers with the following skills/experience: 2:1 care support Medication administration Suprapubic catheter care, including connecting/disconnecting night drainage and monitoring for blockage Bowel care including: digital rectal check administration of glycerine suppositories digital stimulation / manual evacuation Autonomic Dysreflexia awareness and symptom management Blood pressure monitoring and ability to act on readings / escalate concerns appropriately Hoist transfers and safe repositioning Pressure area care / skin checks Splint application/removal Physiotherapy exercises support Inspiratory Muscle Trainer / cough assist awareness Call details: AM call – 120 mins Light breakfast, hot drink, medication Disconnect night drainage bag from suprapubic catheter Remove upper and lower limb splints and check for marking Full skin check, including pressure areas Digital rectal check for faeces Insert 2 glycerine suppositories if required Digital/manual evacuation Sit upright for breakfast and assist as required Exercises Lunch call – 60 mins Administer prescribed medication Prepare lunch and drink, assist as required Hoist transfer as required Exercises Tea call – 60 mins Prepare evening meal and drink, assist as required Medication support Wheelchair repositioning / hoist transfers as needed Exercises Evening call – 60 mins Full assistance with undressing Remove abdominal binder Thorough skin check Personal hygiene / teeth brushing Assist with drink if needed Position for bed Connect catheter night drainage bag Administer medication Check BP as required Turn to preferred side and check pressure areas Apply night lower and upper limb splints Settle for the night Additional notes: AR has a suprapubic catheter and neurogenic bowel/bladder dysfunction She is at risk of Autonomic Dysreflexia, and BP monitoring plus prompt intervention are important parts of care She requires repositioning, pressure relief, and close observation of skin integrity