Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location:Pickering, YO18
• Pay Rate:£13.50 - £15.00 per hour
• Shifts:Full time & Part Time| Days & Nights | 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

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to support a teenage boy in Pickering. This rewarding role involves providing care both at school and at home, helping him with his daily routine and encouraging him to actively engage with and enjoy his hobbies and interests.

You will provide high-quality 1:1 and 2:1 care, including personal care, medication administration, safe moving and handling, and other essential clinical interventions.

At home, you will support him in making the most of the facilities and activities available, including assisting with his swimming pool to ensure he can safely enjoy this as part of his routine.

As the client lives on a farm with a variety of animals, youll need to be comfortable in a farm setting and around animals. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a young persons life while being part of a supportive and dedicated care team

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)