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£13 to £16 an hour PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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Apollo Home Healthcare r1hYOAKH

Apollo Home Healthcare is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to provide personalised care for a young girl in Heywood. The role involves delivering specialised care, managing clinical needs, and supporting the child’s learning and development as she transitions to full-time school attendance. Engaging in activities, fostering connections, and sharing joyful moments through her favourite shows and music are key aspects of this rewarding position. Candidates should have experience with children's complex care, as the family specifically requests female staff for this role.

The Healthcare Assistant will operate independently within the home, ensuring that care is aligned with the service user’s individual support plan, promoting their safety and independence. This part-time position offers pay rates of £13.00 - £16.00 per hour, with shifts available two days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Apollo Home Healthcare values inclusivity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We are seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about providing personalised care and support

By working with us as a Healthcare Assistant, youll be a valued member of a compassionate team dedicated to caring for a young girl in Heywood.

In addition to offering specialised care and managing her clinical needs, you will create many fun memories together. She loves going to school and will require support with her learning and development. Engaging in activities, interacting with others, and watching CBeebies particularly her favourite, Peppa Pig brings her immense happiness. She also loves listening to nursery rhymes and enjoys music.

Our service user attends school part-time, with the goal of transitioning to full-time attendance in the future. She finds joy in various activities, interacting with others, and watching her favourite shows on TV, including CBeebies and Peppa Pig. She also enjoys listening and singing along to nursery rhymes.

In addition to delivering specialised care and managing her clinical needs, this fun and rewarding role will allow you to create many wonderful memories together, both at home and within her educational setting.

Given the significant care requirements of our service user, we are seeking candidates with exposure to childrens complex care for this role.

Please note, our service users family have specifically requested female staff for their team.

This isn't just a job it's a chance to have a significant impact on the lives of others.

Pay Rates:

£13.00 - £16.00 per hour
Approx. £117.00 - £144.00 (per 9-hour day shift)

Shifts Available:

Part Time Days
2 shifts per week
8:00am - 5:00pm

Due to the nature of our vacancies, service users have the right to request either female or male staff.

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, advertising numerous vacancies on behalf of our service users and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.

About us
The role of a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is to work without direct supervision in the home of the service user providing care and support including personal, social, and domestic support whilst adhering to the service users individual care and support plan.
The aim of the position is to enable service users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible.
Alongside providing care and support in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, always ensuring the service users right to privacy and dignity is maintained

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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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