Job description
Are you a nurturing and dedicated individual who thrives from supporting and working with children?
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.
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.
Meet our service user
Our service user is an interactive 5-year-old girl who lives in her loving family home in Blackburn and requires support with her complex care needs throughout the day.
She is a happy and content little girl who thrives on interaction with her family and care team, particularly when engaging in playtime activities. She loves to play with musical toys, enjoys listening to music and watching cartoons on TV, especially Mr. Bean.
She requires a Healthcare Assistant who is skilled in complex clinical care to accompany her within her educational setting, and at home.
Throughout the day you will ensure all her care needs are met, providing support with her personal care, moving and handling, being vigilant to her care needs and attending to her clinical care needs when required. You will engage through play, promote her learning and development, and ensure she has the right tools to thrive and grow.
Our service user has specifically requested for female staff to work on their team.
To be successful in this role it is essential that you have experience with the following:
1. 3 months’ previous care experience
2. Medication Administration
3. Personal Care
4. Moving and Handling
5. Clinical Care exposure with Children
Experience working with the following clinical needs is desirable, however is not essential to be considered for this role:
6. Ventilation Management
7. Gastrostomy Care (PEG)
8. Nebuliser Care
9. Tracheostomy care
We have the following shifts available;
10. Part Time Days
11. 8:00am - 4:00pm Term Time
12. 9:00am - 4:00pm None-Term Time
Take a look at our pay rates!
Weekdays: £14.00 per hour (Approx. £112.00 per 8-hour shift)
Saturdays: £14.50 per hour (Approx. £145.00 per 10-hour shift)
Sundays: £15.00 per hour (Approx. £150.00 per 10-hour shift)
Bank Holidays: £16.00 per hour (Approx. £160.00 per 10-hour shift)
Join us in making a meaningful impact in her life and experience the joy and fulfilment that comes with caring for our service user. Your compassion can change her world, really making a positive impact on her 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.
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:
13. Flexible hours to suit
14. Confirmed rotas
15. Excellent rates of pay
16. Holiday pay
17. Full clinical training
18. Opportunity to work with other service users in the area
19. 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