Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location:Darlington, DL1
• Pay Rate£13.00 - £16.00 per hour
• Shifts:Part Time Days | Shift Times Vary

Why Choose Apollo?

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. We build small, dedicated teams around each individual - because every person we support has unique needs!

We work in line with the 6 Cs:Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment- and were looking for people who share those values.

Main duties of the job

Meet Our Client

We are seeking compassionate, reliable Healthcare Assistants to join the team supporting a beautiful teenage girl, at her family home in Darlington.

We are seeking individuals who are committed, possess great attention to detail and can ensure her safety, comfort and quality of life. She is home schooled, enjoys activities as part of her day, and loves getting outside when the weather allows. Alongside her clinical care, were seeking carers who can help her enjoy these important moments.

As part of this role you will manage our clients clinical interventions including:

• PEG Feeding
• Administration of prescribed medications
• Seizure management
• 24/7 ventilation support
• Suctioning and chest physiotherapy
• Hoisting and personal care
• Supporting her learning play and daily activities

This is a specialist role and due to her very complex medical needs, you will work closely with the family and existing care team to receive full training in the home.

About us

What You'll Need

• Minimum 3 months care experience
• Confident with medication administration
• Personal care & moving and handling experience
• Clear communication skills

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
• Regular confirmed rota's
• Flexible full-time and part-time hours
• Reward & recognition programme
• Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
• Funded training and opportunities to develop clinical skills (though attendance is unpaid)