Healthcare Assistant, Ormskirk, Lancashire
Job details
Job Ref
23033
Pay Rate (ph)
£14.00-£16.50
Location
Ormskirk, Lancashire
Work Patterns
Part Time, Nights, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays,
Driver Required
Yes
Job description
If you are looking for a rewarding new role within healthcare, you are in the right place!
Working in healthcare can be incredibly fulfilling as it allows you to make a positive impact on people's lives every day.
We are looking for experienced and committed Healthcare Assistants with an interactive approach, who are eager to enhance their skills in the complex care sector. While prior complex care experience is beneficial, it is not a requirement as full bespoke clinical training will be provided.
You will need to be passionate about delivering the highest quality care to our service users, building positive relationships with them and their family whilst empowering them to live as independently as possible within the comfort of their own home.
We are also offering all new candidates a £150 Welcome Bonus
T’s & C’s apply
Meet our service user
Our service user is a sociable young man in his teens who lives at home with his loving family in Ormskirk and requires support with his complex and clinical care needs throughout the night.
He is a very pleasant young man who loves spending quality time with his family and care team. A key aspect of this role will be supporting him enjoying his hobbies and interests, this includes exploring creative activities such as arts, crafts, and baking, and being out and about going for walks in the community.
Throughout the night you will provide support with his personal care, repositioning, making close observations and attending to his clinical care needs when required. He can at times have unsettled nights and you will be required to offer reassurance when needed, ensure his safety, comfort and attending to his needs and wants.
Meet Leon on his very own face book page- https://www.facebook.com/loveforleon
To be successful in this role it is essential that you have experience with the following:
- 3 months previous care experience
- Personal Care
- Moving and Handling
- Medication Administration
Experience working with the following clinical needs is desirable, however is not essential to be considered for this role:
- Epilepsy Care
- Seizure Management
- Rescue Medication
- Bowel Care
- PEG Feeding
- UK Driving Licence
We have the following shifts available;
- Part Time Waking Nights Available- 2 - 3 shifts per week
- 10:00pm - 8:00am
- Alternate Weekend availability will be required for this position
Take a look at our pay rates!
Weeknights: £14.50 per hour Approx. £145.00 per 10-hour shift
Weekends: £15.00 per hour Approx. £150.00 per 10-hour shift
Bank Holidays: £16.50 per hour Approx. £165.00 per 10-hour shift
This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your clinical skills and experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service user, really making an impact on his day-to-day life.
Why work for Apollo Home Healthcare?
We specialise in the provision of highly complex clinical care services delivered in the homes of service users.
We are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care and we recognise that our Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers are integral to doing this. In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive:
- Flexible hours to suit
- Confirmed rotas
- Excellent rates of pay
- Holiday pay
- Full clinical training
- Opportunity to work with other service users in the area
- Ongoing professional training and development
Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team on 01902 847111 or email on recruitment@apollohomehealthcare.com to find out more.