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£14 to £18 an hour PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

NIGHTS

Apollo Home Healthcare r1hYOAKH

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.

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.

We are looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants who are skilled in delivering complex clinical care and are passionate about providing personalised care and support to our service users.

Benefits of joining our team include competitive pay rates, confirmed rotas, and full clinical training.

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 Bilston.

He loves going on days out to the cinema and bowling, watching his favourite Disney movies, and getting creative with messy play like foam, slime, and painting. Your role? To meet his personal care needs, carry out regular observations, and manage his clinical interventions throughout the night, ensuring his comfort and safety, and creating a calm environment.

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 users parents have specifically requested for female staff to work on their team.

Pay Rates:

£14.00 - £18.00 per hour
Approx. £168 - £216 (per 12-hour night shift)

Shifts Available:

Part Time Nights
8pm 8am

Essential Experience:

3 months previous care experience
Medication administration
Personal care
Moving and handling
Epilepsy and seizure management
Covid vaccinations

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.

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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