Healthcare Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing personalized care for a young service user in Newcastle. As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting a cheerful boy transitioning from the hospital to home. This rewarding position offers flexible hours, competitive pay rates, and comprehensive clinical training, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in a child's life. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Confirmed rotas

Holiday pay

Full clinical training

Ongoing professional training and development

Qualifications

• 3 months previous care experience is essential.
• Strong communication skills are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care and respond to the service user's needs.
• Promote a calming environment and help the user settle back to sleep.

Skills

Medication Administration

Personal Care

Moving and Handling

Clear Communication Skills

Job description

Healthcare Assistant, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Job details

Job Ref: 24508

Pay Rate (ph): £14.50 - £17.00 Per Hour

Location: Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Work Patterns: Part Time, Days, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

Driver Required: No

Job Description:

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, you’ll be a valued member of a compassionate team dedicated to caring for a beautiful baby boy in Newcastle. We are urgently seeking a dedicated care team to support our young service user transitioning from the hospital back home to his loving family. He is a cheerful boy who loves playtime and interacting with those around him.

Your role is to provide essential care, remain vigilant and promptly respond to his care needs. You'll also be on hand to offer cuddles and reassurance throughout the night, promoting a calming environment and helping him settle back to sleep. This isn't just a job – it's a chance to have a significant impact on a young person's life.

Pay Rates:

• £14.50 - £17.00 per hour
• Approx. £116.00 - £136.00 (per 8-hour day shift)

Shifts Available:

• Part Time Days
• 8 Hour shifts
• Monday - Friday
• 2-3 Shifts Per Week

Essential Experience:

• 3 months previous care experience
• Medication Administration
• Personal Care
• Moving and Handling
• Clear Communication Skills

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

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.

Why work for Apollo Home Healthcare?

We specialise in the provision of highly complex clinical care services delivered in the homes of service users. In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive:

• Flexible hours to suit
• Confirmed rotas
• Excellent rates of pay
• Holiday pay
• Full clinical training
• Opportunity to work with other service users in the area
• Ongoing professional training and development

Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team on 01902 847111 or email on [e-mail] to find out more.

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