Healthcare Assistant, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Doncaster, DN12
• Pay Rate: £14.50 - £16.00 Per hour
• Shifts: Full-time & Part-time | Days: 8am-8pm | Nights: 8pm-8am

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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 person’s needs.

We live by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.

The Role

We are currently building a dedicated 2:1 care team to support a lady in her 40s in the Doncaster area as she prepares to be discharged from hospital and return home to live with her husband and son.

This is a meaningful opportunity to be involved from the very beginning, supporting her transition home and helping her to regain independence, confidence, and quality of life within a familiar and loving environment.

You will provide person-centred care tailored to her individual needs, supporting with clinical interventions, assisting with daily routines, and encouraging independence wherever possible.

You will also play an important role in helping her enjoy family life and gradually reconnect with her community.

During night shifts, you will provide calm, attentive support, ensuring her comfort and safety throughout the night while responding to her needs in a reassuring and compassionate manner.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide person-centred care, including:

• Supporting with personal care and daily routines
• Assisting with medication administration
• Supporting with moving & handling needs
• Delivering clinical interventions as required
• Promoting independence and rehabilitation goals
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Ensuring comfort and safety during night shifts

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  What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 months’ care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, and moving & handling
• Willingness to support with complex care following training
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Willingness to travel for hospital shadowing and training
• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach

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  What We Offer

• Competitive pay with enhancements where applicable
• Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
• Reward & recognition programme
• 24/7 support from a dedicated team
• Ongoing training and development within a national 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.

Our client has requested female care staff for this package.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting your CV through this job board.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Apollo Home Healthcare team.