Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Assistant
Part time
Healthcare
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Complex Home Care
Job Ref 25919
Job description
At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Every individual we support has unique needs - we tailor every care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements.
We live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment - and we're looking for people who share those values.
Meet Our Client
We are supporting an engaging young girl who enjoys story time, exploring sensory lights, and taking part in arts and crafts activities.
She loves trips to the beach in her buggy, walks in the park, sensory play, and thrives during hydrotherapy sessions. She particularly enjoys her time in her educational setting, where she benefits from social interaction, a lively classroom environment, and structured daily activities.
During day shifts, you will support her with her daily routines, assist with attending her educational setting and other activities, and help her engage in the hobbies she loves.
You will remain attentive to her complex care needs while creating a nurturing, stimulating, and supportive environment where she can thrive.
During night shifts, you will provide vigilant monitoring and compassionate care, ensuring her comfort, safety, and overall wellbeing in a calm and soothing environment.
Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.
Our client has specifically requested female care staff to join their team.
This isn't just a job - it's your opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life."
What You'll Need
Job description
- Healthcare Assistant
- Location: Gateshead, NE10
- Pay Rate £15.00-£17.50 per hour
- Shifts: Part Time | Days and Nights | 8am - 8pm | 8pm - 8am
At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Every individual we support has unique needs - we tailor every care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements.
We live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment - and we're looking for people who share those values.
Meet Our Client
We are supporting an engaging young girl who enjoys story time, exploring sensory lights, and taking part in arts and crafts activities.
She loves trips to the beach in her buggy, walks in the park, sensory play, and thrives during hydrotherapy sessions. She particularly enjoys her time in her educational setting, where she benefits from social interaction, a lively classroom environment, and structured daily activities.
During day shifts, you will support her with her daily routines, assist with attending her educational setting and other activities, and help her engage in the hobbies she loves.
You will remain attentive to her complex care needs while creating a nurturing, stimulating, and supportive environment where she can thrive.
During night shifts, you will provide vigilant monitoring and compassionate care, ensuring her comfort, safety, and overall wellbeing in a calm and soothing environment.
Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.
Our client has specifically requested female care staff to join their team.
This isn't just a job - it's your opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life."
What You'll Need
- 3 months' care experience
- Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
- Clear communication skills
- Previous experience working with children in a healthcare setting is essential
- Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy or PEG feeding is essential
- Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
- Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
- Reward & recognition programme
- Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
- Opportunity to grow within a values-led, national care provider