Healthcare Assistant inThe area below is where the role is located: inThe area below is where the role is located: PUBLISHED FRI 1 NOV 2024

£12.50 to £16 an hour PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

WEEKEND

Apollo Home Healthcare r1hYOAKH

Apollo Home Healthcare is looking for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join their team in Wakefield, providing personalized care to two young twin girls with complex care needs. This role involves working closely with a Registered Nurse on a 2:1 basis, delivering essential care at home and in educational settings while engaging in interactive activities such as story time and sensory play. The position requires female staff members as per the parents' request and offers a competitive pay rate ranging from £12.50 to £16.00 per hour, with an approximate earning of £150.00 to £192.00 per 12-hour shift.

Healthcare Assistants will play a vital role in ensuring the children's safety, development, and overall well-being while creating a nurturing environment. Full clinical training will be provided, and the shifts involve working three days a week from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, including alternate weekends. This opportunity not only promises professional growth, whether for experienced caregivers or those new to the field, but also the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young individuals.

We are seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about providing personalised care and support to our service user.

Benefits of joining our team include competitive pay rates, confirmed rotas, and full clinical training. Whether you have experience in complex care or are eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

By working with us as a Healthcare Assistant, youll be a valued member of a compassionate team dedicated to caring for two beautiful twin girls in Wakefield.

In addition to providing essential care for our service users, playtime is a key part of this role. Youll be sharing story time, listening to interactive books, drawing, and enjoying sensory play activities together. Its crucial for the care team to create a safe and nurturing environment that supports their development and learning.

You will provide specialised care on a 2:1 basis, always working alongside a Registered Nurse, both at home and in their educational setting. This is required due to the highly intense and complex care requirements of both our service users.

This isn't just a job it's a chance to have a significant impact on a young person's life.

Please note, the parents of our service users have specifically requested female staff members for their childs care team.

Pay Rates:

£12.50 - £16.00 per hour
Approx. £150.00 - £192.00 (per 12-hour day shift)

Shifts Available:

Full Time Days
3 shifts per week
7:30am -7:30pm
Alternate weekends are essential for this position

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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