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Healthcare AssistantinLeedsinLeedsPUBLISHED THU 16 JAN 2025

£12.00 - £15.00 per hour GOOD SALARY 

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Apollo Home HealthcareFollow Apollo Home Healthcare

Competitive pay rates ranging from £12.00 to £15.00 per hour, allowing for a solid income.
Flexible working hours with confirmed rotas, providing work-life balance.
Comprehensive clinical training to enhance skills and knowledge, ensuring you feel equipped for your role.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a service user's life by supporting them in their hobbies and activities.
Part-time shifts available, allowing for additional time for personal commitments or other employment.
Chance to work within a compassionate team dedicated to high standards of care, fostering a supportive work environment.
Ongoing professional training and development opportunities, helping to advance your career in the healthcare field.
Apollo Home Healthcare is seeking passionate Healthcare Assistants for a part-time role in Leeds, West Yorkshire, offering pay rates between £12.00 and £15.00 per hour. The position involves providing personalized care to a gentleman in his 80s, who enjoys hobbies such as motorcycles, fishing, and visiting museums. The role requires managing his clinical needs and assisting him in his favorite activities, making it a significant opportunity to positively impact his life.

Candidates should have at least three months of previous care experience, including skills in medication administration and personal care. The service user has specifically requested female staff for the team. Apollo Home Healthcare offers competitive pay, flexible hours, confirmed rotas, full clinical training, and ongoing professional development, emphasizing the importance of their care staff in delivering high-quality services.
Competitive pay rates ranging from £12.00 to £15.00 per hour, allowing for a solid income.
Flexible working hours with confirmed rotas, providing work-life balance.
Comprehensive clinical training to enhance skills and knowledge, ensuring you feel equipped for your role.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a service user's life by supporting them in their hobbies and activities.
Part-time shifts available, allowing for additional time for personal commitments or other employment.
Chance to work within a compassionate team dedicated to high standards of care, fostering a supportive work environment.
Ongoing professional training and development opportunities, helping to advance your career in the healthcare field.

Useful skills for a Healthcare Assistant:
To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
 


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