Job description
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others?
Do you want to develop your skills and enhance your career to include providing Complex Clinical Care or do you already have Complex Care experience?
We are growing our team in Runcorn and are seeking friendly and committed, Healthcare Assistants to join us and build positive relationships with our service users and their families.
We support adults with long term, life limiting conditions, providing specialist, person centered care which is tailored to their individual complex care needs.
This rewarding role offers days & waking night shifts, on a full time or part time basis, providing essential care to our service users within their own homes.
Our service users reside with their loving families in the Runcorn area, and both require a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are committed to support their long term, ongoing care needs.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in not only attending to the clinical care requirements of our service users but also assisting them in enjoying activities they love.
This could include extending care outside of the home, supporting with community outings, shopping trips, visits to the garden centre, going for meals out, or enjoying the garden when the weather allows.
Throughout the night, you will support their evening routine and remain alert and responsive, responding accordingly to their care needs.
This can include frequent observations, carrying out personal care, moving and handling, and carrying out clinical interventions.
This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your skills and experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service users, really making an impact on their day-to-day lives.
Essential Requirements
1. 3 months previous care experience
2. Personal Care
3. Moving and Handling
4. Medication Administration
5. Vaccinated against covid 19*
6. Excellent communication skills
It would be advantageous if you have some experience of the following:
7. Spinal Injury Care
8. Knowledge of Motor Neurones Disease
9. Non Invasive Ventilation
10. Nebuliser Care
11. Cough Assist
12. Oral Suction
13. Catheter Care
We have the following shifts available;
14. Full Time & Part Time Days –7am - 7pm / 8am – 8pm
15. Full Time & Part Time Nights – 7am – 7pm
Please note, a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is an advantage but is not required for this particular role.
Our pay rates start from £13.00 per hour (approx. £130 per 10-hour shift)
Why join us?
16. Competitive pay and benefits package.
17. Comprehensive training
18. A supportive and friendly working environment.
19. The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals.
So, if you are passionate about providing high-quality care and are looking for a fulfilling role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our dedicated team and help us make a difference to the lives of others.
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.
Why work for Apollo Home Healthcare? We specialise in the provision of highly complex clinical care services delivered in the homes of service users. We are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care and we recognise that our Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers are integral to doing this. In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive:
20. Flexible hours to suit
21. Confirmed rotas
22. Excellent rates of pay
23. Holiday pay
24. Full clinical training
25. Opportunity to work with other service users in the area
26. Ongoing professional training and development
Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team on 01902 847111 or email on recruitment@apollohomehealthcare.com to find out more. Apply for this job