Healthcare Assistant

Job description Are you looking to expand your skills and enhance your career to include providing Complex Clinical Care or do you already have Complex Care experience? We are looking for compassionate and committed Healthcare Assistants in Ashton-Under-Lyne, who are passionate about delivering the highest quality 2:1 care for our service user, building positive relationships with them and their family while enabling them to live as independently as possible in their own home.Meet our service userOur service user is a gentleman in his 50’s who lives independently in Ashton-Under-Lyne with the support from his care team. He requires support with his complex and clinical care needs on a 2:1 basis throughout the night. He has a great sense of humour and loves the interaction with his care team, he is looking for someone like-minded to assist with his care and engage in his banter. He enjoys watching TV especially Football, boxing, UFC, and he is a massive Manchester United Fan. He also loves his home cooked food prepared by his care team.Throughout the night you will provide support with his personal care, repositioning, clinical observations and attending to his clinical care needs when required. You will provide a peaceful environment to promote a restful nights sleep. Our service user has specifically requested for female staff to work on their team.Essential Experience Required 3 months previous care experience Personal Care Moving and Handling Medication AdministrationExposure to complex care Desirable Experience Gastrostomy Care (Peg Feeding)Tracheostomy Care Spinal Injury CareDiabetes Management We have the following shifts available; Full Time & Part Time Nights available- 2-3 shifts per week7:00pm - 7:00amAlternate Weekends are needed for this position Take a look at our pay rates!Weeknights: £13.50 per hour (Approx. £162 per 12-hour shift)Weekends: £14.00 per hour (Approx. £168 per 12-hour shift)Bank Holidays: £17.50 per hour (Approx. £210 per 12-hour shift)This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your clinical skills and experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service user and really making an impact on his 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: Flexible hours to suit Confirmed rotas Excellent rates of pay Holiday pay Full clinical training Opportunity to work with other service users in the area 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