Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location:Didsbury, M20
• Pay Rate:£15.00 - £22.50 per hour
• Shifts:Full Time & Part Time Available, including sleep-in| Short calls| & Day shifts (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, CourageandCommitment- and were looking for people who share those values.

Main duties of the job

Meet Our Client

A very sociable and outgoing man who enjoys being actively involved in his community whenever possible. Whether socialising at his local pub, dining out with friends and his care team, or trying new experiences, he values staying engaged and active.

He is a keen football fan and regularly attends Manchester United home games with the support of his care team.

A successful businessman, he is also a passionate advocate for improving community access for people with disabilities. In recognition of his significant contributions, he was awarded an MBE in 2004 for his services to disabled individuals.

In this role, you will provide specialist care, remaining vigilant to his needs and managing clinical interventions as required. You will also offer companionship and support him to access and enjoy the activities that are important to him.

During night shifts, he typically settles to bed around 10:00pm, watching television before sleeping. Throughout the night, you will monitor him to ensure his safety, comfort, and wellbeing.

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)