Care Assistants, Sedgley, West Midlands

Job description

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant with expertise in airway management and tracheostomy care?

We are seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about providing personalised care and support to our service user.

Benefits of joining our team include competitive pay rates, confirmed rotas, and full clinical training. If you have experience in tracheostomy care, we want to hear from you!

By working with us as a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be a valued member of a compassionate team dedicated to caring for a young girl in Sedgley.

Our service user enjoys lots of cuddles and watching YouTube and Disney films. Your role? To meet her personal care needs, carry out regular observations, and manage her clinical interventions throughout the night, including airway management and tracheostomy care. You’ll ensure her comfort and safety, and create a calm, soothing environment for sleep.

This isn't just a job – it's a chance to have a significant impact on a young person's life.

Please note, our service user’s parents have specifically requested for female staff to work on their team.

Pay Rates:

• £14.00 - £16.00 per hour
• Approx. £147.00 - £168.00 (per 10.5-hour night shift)

Shifts Available:

• Part Time Days
• 8am - 3pm
• Part Time Nights
• 9:30pm – 8am (Mondays and Sundays)

Essential Experience:

• 3 months previous care experience
• Medication administration
• Personal care
• Moving and handling
• Clear Communication Skills
• Proven expertise in tracheostomy care

Due to the nature of our vacancies, service users have the right to request either female or male staff.

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, advertising numerous vacancies on behalf of our service users and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.