Healthcare Assistant inThe area below is where the role is located: inThe area below is where the role is located: PUBLISHED WED 25 SEP 2024

£13 to £15 an hour PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

FAMILY NIGHTS WEEKEND

Apollo Home Healthcare r1hYOAKH

Apollo Home Healthcare is seeking dedicated and experienced Healthcare Assistants to provide night support for a female service user in her 20s, residing in Nelson. The role entails offering personal care, clinical observations, and assistance with her care needs during the night while fostering a calming environment for restful sleep. This position requires a commitment to delivering high-quality care, building positive relationships, and empowering the service user towards greater independence.

The Healthcare Assistants will work part-time night shifts, specifically two shifts per week from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Compensation ranges from £13.00 to £15.00 per hour, depending on the day of the week. The role offers an opportunity to enhance clinical skills while making a meaningful impact on the service user's life, all within the framework of professional and compassionate care. Female staff are specifically requested for this role to align with the service user's preferences.

We are looking for experienced and committed Healthcare Assistants, who are eager to enhance their skills in the complex care sector to support our service user at night.

You will be passionate about delivering the highest quality care to our service user and building positive relationships with them and their family, whilst empowering them to live as independently as possible.

Meet our service user

Our service user is a lady in her 20s who lives at home with her family in Nelson.

She has a big passion for travelling and has recently visited Dubai, London, and France! She loves immersing herself in diverse cultures, creating unforgettable memories, and setting herself personal goals.

Enjoying a pamper night and experimenting with makeup is another favourite for our service user along with spending time with her family, friends and care team.

During the night you will provide support with her personal care, repositioning, clinical observations and attending to her clinical care needs when required. You will provide a peaceful environment to promote a restful nights sleep.

Our service user has specifically requested for female staff to work on their team.

We have the following shifts available;

Part Time Nights- 2 shifts per week
8:00pm-6:00am

Take a look at our pay rates

This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your clinical skills and experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service user and really making an impact on her day-to-day life.

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we advertise a high volume of vacancies on behalf of our clients.

Due to the nature of the vacancies we recruit for, our clients have the right to request whether they wish for female or male staff to work on their team.

These specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.

Weeknights: £13.00 per hour (Approx. £130 per 10-hour shift)

Weekends: £13.75 per hour (Approx. £137.50 per 10-hour shift)

Bank Holidays: £15.00 per hour (Approx. £150 per 10-hour shift)

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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