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£13 to £15 an hour PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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Apollo Home Healthcare r1hYOAKH

Apollo Home Healthcare is looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to provide personalized care and support for a teenage boy in Birmingham. This role involves meeting his personal care needs, conducting regular observations, managing clinical interventions, and facilitating enjoyable activities like going to the cinema and playing games. Candidates do not need prior experience in complex care but must be passionate about making a difference in the lives of service users.

The position offers competitive pay rates of £13.00 to £15.00 per hour, with shifts available part-time during term time from 8 am to 4 pm. The healthcare assistant will work without direct supervision in the home of the service user, following their individual care plan while ensuring dignity and respect. As the family's request specifies female staff for this role, applicants must be aware of this requirement. Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that values compassionate care.

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 a teenage boy in Birmingham.

He loves going to the cinema and bowling, spending time out in the garden and playing games on his iPad and Nintendo Switch. Your role? To meet his personal care needs, carry out regular observations, manage his clinical interventions and help him enjoy all the activities he loves.

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

Please note, our service user's parents have specifically requested for female staff to work on their team.

Pay Rates:

£13.00 - £15.00 per hour
Approx. £104.00- £120.00 per 8-hour day shift

Shifts Available:

Part Time Days
8am 4pm
Term Time Only

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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