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Healthcare AssistantinThe area below is where the role is located:inThe area below is where the role is located:PUBLISHED WED 20 NOV 2024

£14 to £18 an hour  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

NIGHTS

Apollo Home HealthcareFollow Apollo Home Healthcare

Opportunity to make a significant impact on a young person's life by providing personalized care and support.
Competitive pay rates ranging from £14.00 to £18.00 per hour, ensuring financial stability.
Confirmed rotas offering predictable and reliable working hours, promoting work-life balance.
Full clinical training provided, allowing for skill enhancement and career development in healthcare.
Ability to work in a compassionate and supportive team environment, enriching personal and professional relationships.
Involvement in engaging activities such as days out to the cinema and creative play, making the job enjoyable and fulfilling.
Empowerment of service users to maintain their independence while receiving necessary care in the comfort of their home.
Apollo Home Healthcare is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to provide complex clinical care and personalized support to a teenage boy in Bilston. Responsibilities include meeting personal care needs, conducting observations, and managing clinical interventions during night shifts. Candidates should have at least three months of care experience, including medication administration, personal care, and epilepsy management. The role offers competitive pay rates of £14.00 - £18.00 per hour for part-time night shifts (8pm to 8am) and emphasises the importance of maintaining the service user's privacy and dignity. Female staff are specifically requested by the service user's parents. Apollo Home Healthcare promotes equal opportunity employment.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on a young person's life by providing personalized care and support.
Competitive pay rates ranging from £14.00 to £18.00 per hour, ensuring financial stability.
Confirmed rotas offering predictable and reliable working hours, promoting work-life balance.
Full clinical training provided, allowing for skill enhancement and career development in healthcare.
Ability to work in a compassionate and supportive team environment, enriching personal and professional relationships.
Involvement in engaging activities such as days out to the cinema and creative play, making the job enjoyable and fulfilling.
Empowerment of service users to maintain their independence while receiving necessary care in the comfort of their home.

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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