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Healthcare AssistantinWalkdeninWalkdenPUBLISHED THU 16 JAN 2025

£14.50 - £17.50 per hour GOOD SALARY 

NIGHTSWEEKEND

Apollo Home HealthcareFollow Apollo Home Healthcare

Competitive pay rate ranging from £14.50 to £17.50 per hour.
Flexible working hours, allowing for full-time or part-time shifts, and options for daytime or nighttime work.
Full clinical training provided, making it suitable for both experienced and inexperienced candidates.
The opportunity to make a significant impact on a service user's life, particularly through 1:1 care alongside a registered nurse.
Confirmed rotas and holiday pay, ensuring job security and work-life balance.
Ongoing professional training and development opportunities to advance in the healthcare field.
The chance to work in a supportive and dedicated team environment, enhancing teamwork and collaboration.
Apollo Home Healthcare is looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants in Walkden, Greater Manchester, to provide personalized care for a gentleman in his 70s. The position offers competitive pay rates between £14.50 and £17.50 per hour, with both full-time and part-time shifts available, including nights and weekends. The role involves working alongside a registered nurse to assist with nightly routines, provide companionship, and address the client's clinical care needs in a calming environment.

Candidates should have at least three months of prior care experience, including skills in medication administration and personal care. Apollo Home Healthcare values flexibility and provides confirmed rotas, full clinical training, and ongoing professional development opportunities. The position emphasises the importance of making a meaningful impact on the service user's life, and female staff are specifically requested for this role. Interested candidates can contact the recruitment team for more information on how to apply.
Competitive pay rate ranging from £14.50 to £17.50 per hour.
Flexible working hours, allowing for full-time or part-time shifts, and options for daytime or nighttime work.
Full clinical training provided, making it suitable for both experienced and inexperienced candidates.
The opportunity to make a significant impact on a service user's life, particularly through 1:1 care alongside a registered nurse.
Confirmed rotas and holiday pay, ensuring job security and work-life balance.
Ongoing professional training and development opportunities to advance in the healthcare field.
The chance to work in a supportive and dedicated team environment, enhancing teamwork and collaboration.

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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