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Healthcare AssistantinSalfordinSalfordPUBLISHED THU 16 JAN 2025

£13.50 - £17.00 per hour GOOD SALARY 

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Apollo Home HealthcareFollow Apollo Home Healthcare

Competitive pay rates ranging from £13.50 to £17.00 per hour, making it a financially rewarding opportunity.
Flexible work patterns available, including full-time and part-time shifts, allowing you to balance your work with personal commitments.
Confirmed rotas, providing stability and predictability in your work schedule.
Comprehensive full clinical training provided, ensuring you gain valuable skills and knowledge to support your career development.
Opportunity to make a significant and positive impact on the life of a young service user by engaging in activities he enjoys.
A welcoming environment with a compassionate team, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration.
Additional benefits like a £150 welcome bonus and holiday pay, enhancing the overall compensation package.
Apollo Home Healthcare is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants in Salford, Greater Manchester, to provide personalized care to a young male service user in his 20s. This role involves supporting him in activities he enjoys, such as bowling and playing FIFA on his PlayStation, while managing his clinical needs and ensuring his comfort and safety. The position offers flexible full-time and part-time shifts, with pay rates ranging from £13.50 to £17.00 per hour, along with a £150 welcome bonus and extensive clinical training.

Candidates should have at least three months of previous care experience, including medication administration and personal care, and possess strong communication skills. Female applicants are specifically requested for this position. Apollo Home Healthcare values its staff and offers confirmed rotas, ongoing professional training, holiday pay, and the opportunity to work with various service users, making this a rewarding role in the field of complex care.
Competitive pay rates ranging from £13.50 to £17.00 per hour, making it a financially rewarding opportunity.
Flexible work patterns available, including full-time and part-time shifts, allowing you to balance your work with personal commitments.
Confirmed rotas, providing stability and predictability in your work schedule.
Comprehensive full clinical training provided, ensuring you gain valuable skills and knowledge to support your career development.
Opportunity to make a significant and positive impact on the life of a young service user by engaging in activities he enjoys.
A welcoming environment with a compassionate team, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration.
Additional benefits like a £150 welcome bonus and holiday pay, enhancing the overall compensation package.

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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