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Job Title: Healthcare Assistants
Employer: Apollo Home Healthcare
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Wage: £13.00 – £15.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time, Full-time
Shift and Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Day shifts

Job Overview
Apollo Home Healthcare is looking for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team in Stoke-on-Trent. You will provide high-quality, personalised care to an elderly lady in her 70s at her home in Audley. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact on her life while enjoying the benefits of competitive pay, confirmed rotas, and professional training. Join Apollo Home Healthcare and make a real difference in someone’s life today!

Job Description
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will support our service user with daily personal care and activities, ensuring her well-being and comfort. This includes spending time with her animals, particularly her Shetland pony, and accompanying her on outings, including weekly trips to the local pub.

Pay Rates:

• £13.00 – £15.00 per hour
• Approx. £156 – £180 per 12-hour day shift

Shifts Available:

• Full-time and part-time day shifts
• Shift timings: 8am – 8pm or 10am – 10pm
• 2-4 shifts per week

Essential Experience:

• At least 3 months of previous care experience.
• Proficiency in medication administration.
• Skilled in personal care and moving and handling.
• Comfortable around pets.

Why Work for Apollo Home Healthcare?
We are specialists in providing complex clinical care in the home. We value our staff and offer:

• Flexible hours to suit your schedule.
• Confirmed rotas for stability.
• Excellent rates of pay and holiday pay.
• Full clinical training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to work with other service users in the area.

Job Duties of Healthcare Assistants in the UK

• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Administer medications as required.
• Support mobility and physical activities.
• Assist with household tasks, including light cleaning and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Participate in activities and outings to enhance the client’s quality of life.

Personal Suitabilities
We are seeking individuals who are:

• Compassionate and empathetic.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Strong communicators.
• Flexible and adaptable to client needs.

Work Environment

• A home-based care setting.
• Opportunity to work in a relaxed environment, supporting a client’s hobbies and interests.
• Engaging with pets and spending time outdoors in the community.

Skills and Knowledge 

• Knowledge of care planning and medication administration.
• Ability to perform moving and handling tasks safely.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Good interpersonal and observational skills.

Education and Certification Requirements

• No formal qualifications required, but the following are advantageous:NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Training in First Aid, Manual Handling, and Safeguarding.

Who Can Apply?

• UK citizens, permanent or temporary residents, and candidates with or without a valid work permit.

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website