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Healthcare AssistantinThe area below is where the role is located:inThe area below is where the role is located:PUBLISHED SUN 17 DEC 2023

£13 to £17.50 an hour  PERMANENT 
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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

If you are looking for a rewarding new role within healthcare, you are in the right place!

Working in healthcare can be incredibly fulfilling as it allows you to make a positive impact on people's lives every day.

We are looking for experienced and committed Healthcare Assistants with an interactive approach, who are eager to enhance their skills in the complex care sector. While prior complex care experience is beneficial, it is not a requirement as full bespoke clinical training will be provided.

You will need to be passionate about delivering the highest quality care to our service users, building positive relationships with them and their family whilst empowering them to live as independently as possible within the comfort of their own home.

Our service user is a selfless gentleman in his 40s who lives at home with his loving wife in Bolton and requires support on a 1:1 basis throughout the day to support his complex care needs.

He has a great sense of humour and loves the banter with his care team. He enjoys all things sports related and is a big fan of cricket and football, especially Manchester City.

A key aspect of this role involves promoting our service users independence and assisting him in enjoying his hobbies, interests and accessing his favourite social activities. This includes, socialising with his friends, spending quality time with his wife and family and sitting out in the garden enjoying the sunshine when he can.

Your role will be to assist him with his day-to-day routine, companionship and meeting his clinical and social care needs. This will include supporting with his personal care, moving, and handling and attending to his clinical care needs when required.

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

We are looking for our care team to be pet friendly as he does have a pet cat at home

We have the following shifts available;

  • Part Time Days- 2-3 shifts per week
  • Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm
  • Weekends: 9:00am - 5:30pm
  • This position will include some weekend availbitly

Take a look at our pay rates!

Weekdays: £13.00 per hour (Approx. £123.50 per 9.5-hour shift)

Saturdays: £14.00 per hour (Approx. £133 per 9.5-hour shift)

Sundays: £14.50 per hour (Approx. £137.75 per 9.5-hour shift)

Bank Holidays: £17.50 per hour (Approx. £166.25 per 9.5-hour shift)

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 his 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.


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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