About this role
Job summary
Healthcare Assistant
Location: Stockport, SK5
Pay Rate: £13.00 - £17.50 Per hour
Shifts: Part Time | Nights: 8pm 8am | Days: 8am 8pm | Short shifts: 10am 2pm and 6pm 10pm
Applicants must be flexible to work a range of shifts, including both full-day and short-call shifts
About us
At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes. Every care package is tailored, with a compassionate and skilled team built around each persons needs.
We live by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.
Main duties of the job
The Role
We are supporting a friendly and sociable gentleman who enjoys getting out and about, particularly visiting his local pub to catch up with friends. He is a big fan of quiz shows, with The Chase being a favourite, and has a strong passion for football, especially Manchester City and Stockport County.
We are looking for someone who shares similar interests and would enjoy spending time with him, supporting him to stay connected to the activities and hobbies he loves.
During day shifts, you will provide support with his personal care needs and assist with any clinical care required, ensuring he remains comfortable, safe, and well supported throughout the day.
During waking night shifts, you will support him in maintaining a restful and comfortable nights sleep. He usually settles for bed around 10:00pm, and you will provide support with personal care throughout the night. This will include catheter care and changes, hourly checks, and repositioning every 34 hours.
Please note: During day shifts, you will be required to drive the service users vehicle; therefore, a full UK driving licence is essential.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant who enjoys building relationships and making a meaningful difference in someones daily life.
About us
Key Responsibilities
Providing high-quality, person-centred care
Supporting with personal care respectfully and with dignity
Administering medication as required
Assisting with moving and handling
Supporting daily routines and community access
Providing companionship and emotional support
Supporting clinical care needs as required
Driving the service users vehicle when required
Tracheostomy care
Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) awareness
Cough assist therapy
What Were Looking For
Minimum 3 months care experience
Confident with medication, personal care, and Moving & Handling
Clear and effective communication skills
Full UK driving licence (essential)
Friendly, sociable and able to build positive relationships
Flexibility to work the required shifts
What We Offer
Competitive pay with enhancements for weekends and bank holidays
Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
Reward & recognition programme
Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
Ongoing training and development within a national, values-led provider
Our funded training (including clinical skills) is provided free of charge; however, attendance is unpaid.
Additional Information
Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, clients may request male or female staff depending on their care needs.
Job description Job responsibilities
The role of a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is to work without direct supervision in the home of the service user providing care and support including personal, social, and domestic support whilst adhering to the service users individual care and support plan.
The aim of the position is to enable service users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible.
Alongside providing care and support in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, always ensuring the service users right to privacy and dignity is maintained
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Trachy care Suction Position monitoring Personal care Cough assist AD awareness
Desirable
Male and female candidates Drivers Essential for the days, drivers preferred for the nights but not essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Apollo Home Healthcare
Address 1
Please note we are unable to supply the actual address
Stockport
SK5 7AA
Employer's website https://www.apollohomehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)