Healthcare Assistant

Description:

Healthcare Assistant
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to consider applicants requiring sponsorship.
A minimum of 3 months care experience is a must to be considered for this role.
Pay: £14.00 - £18.00 Per hour
Shifts: Full-Time & Part Time | Days: 7am–7pm & Nights: 7pm–7am | Alternate weekends required
Why Join Apollo Home Healthcare as a Healthcare Assistant?
* Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
* Holiday pay paid in addition to your hourly pay
* Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
* Specialist clinical training, led by our expert in-house nursing team
* Ongoing career development
* Support from our experienced Clinical Team
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme
* Reward and recognition programmes
* Loyalty Reward Schemes
* Company pension
Essential Requirements for the Healthcare Assistant
* Minimum 3 months’ care experience
* Confidence in medication administration, personal care, and moving and handling
* Strong communication skills
* Full UK driving licence (maximum of 6 points)
* Driver essential – client has an automatic mobility vehicle
* Be comfortable working around dogs
Where required, specialist clinical training will be provided by our highly skilled, in-house nursing team.
About This Healthcare Assistant Role
A gentleman in his mid-20s who lives with his family in Harborne, Birmingham. He has a spinal injury and requires compassionate, professional support with bowel and catheter care, management of autonomic dysreflexia, pain control, and ongoing rehabilitation. His care is delivered on a 2:1 basis both day and night to ensure his safety, comfort, and quality of life.
He is independent, able to communicate his needs, and takes an active role in directing his own care. Focused on his rehabilitation, he enjoys an active lifestyle that includes going to the gym, socialising, and eating out.
As part of his care team, you will support him with personal care, moving and handling, clinical care, and rehabilitation, both at home and during appointments, as well as accompanying him in the community and assisting with household tasks.
At night, your focus will be on ensuring his comfort through repositioning, clinical observations, and personal care, while maintaining a calm and restful 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.
Please apply today to register your interest in the Healthcare Assistant position