Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Assistant
Part time
Healthcare
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Complex Home Care
Job Ref 26026
Job description
About us
At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes. Every care package is tailored, with a compassionate and skilled team built around each person's needs.
We live by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.
The Role
We are supporting a friendly and sociable gentleman who enjoys getting out and about, particularly visiting his local pub to catch up with friends. He is a big fan of quiz shows, with The Chase being a favourite, and has a strong passion for football, especially Manchester City and Stockport County.
We are looking for someone who shares similar interests and would enjoy spending time with him, supporting him to stay connected to the activities and hobbies he loves.
During your shifts, you will provide support with his personal care needs and assist with any clinical care required, ensuring he remains comfortable, safe, and well supported throughout the day.
Please note: during shifts, you will be required to drive the service user's vehicle; therefore, a full UK driving licence is essential.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant who enjoys building relationships and making a meaningful difference in someone's daily life.
Key Responsibilities •
Additional Information
Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, clients may request male or female staff depending on their care needs.
Job description
- Healthcare Assistant
- Location: Stockport, SK5
- Pay Rate: £13.00 - £17.50 Per hour
- Shifts: Part Time | Days: 8am - 8pm | Short calls: 10am-2pm / 6pm-10pm
About us
At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes. Every care package is tailored, with a compassionate and skilled team built around each person's needs.
We live by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.
The Role
We are supporting a friendly and sociable gentleman who enjoys getting out and about, particularly visiting his local pub to catch up with friends. He is a big fan of quiz shows, with The Chase being a favourite, and has a strong passion for football, especially Manchester City and Stockport County.
We are looking for someone who shares similar interests and would enjoy spending time with him, supporting him to stay connected to the activities and hobbies he loves.
During your shifts, you will provide support with his personal care needs and assist with any clinical care required, ensuring he remains comfortable, safe, and well supported throughout the day.
Please note: during shifts, you will be required to drive the service user's vehicle; therefore, a full UK driving licence is essential.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant who enjoys building relationships and making a meaningful difference in someone's daily life.
Key Responsibilities •
- Providing high-quality, person-centred care
- Supporting with personal care respectfully and with dignity
- Administering medication as required
- Assisting with moving and handling
- Supporting daily routines and community access
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Supporting clinical care needs as required
- Driving the service user's vehicle when required
- Tracheostomy care
- Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) awareness
- Cough assist therapy
- Minimum 3 months' care experience
- Confident with medication, personal care, and Moving & Handling
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Friendly, sociable and able to build positive relationships
- Flexibility to work the required shifts
What We Offer - Competitive pay with enhancements for weekends and bank holidays
- Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
- Reward & recognition programme
- Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
- Ongoing training and development within a national, values-led provider
Additional Information
Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, clients may request male or female staff depending on their care needs.