Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location:Durham, DH7
• Pay Rate:£15.00 per hour
• Shifts:Part-time day shifts and drop-ins available | Shift times vary

Join Our Team and Enjoy a £150 Welcome Bonus!

Terms and conditions apply

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 kind and caring young lady with a genuine love for her cherished pets is looking for compassionate support.

She enjoys unwinding with her favourite TV shows and has a real passion for baking, cooking, and gardening.

Her life is shared with much-loved animals, including dogs and cats, and she has a particularly special bond with her horses, which she enjoys visiting regularly.

Using a powered wheelchair independently, she enjoys getting out and about, spending quality time with friends and family, and making the most of good weather with her dogs. Friendly and sociable, she values good conversation, laughter, and meaningful companionship.

In this rewarding role, you will provide person-centred care tailored to her individual needs, carry out clinical interventions with skill and attention, and support her overall health and wellbeing.

You will also offer encouragement and companionship, enabling her to continue enjoying much-loved activities and helping to create a positive, nurturing environment where she can truly thrive.

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 for female staff to work on her team.

This isn't just a job its your opportunity to make a real difference in someones life.

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)