Healthcare Assistant, Dereham, Norfolk

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Dereham, NR19
• Pay Rate: £16.00 – £18.00 per hour
• Shifts: Part time | Days & Nights | 12 Hour Shifts

Why Join Apollo Home Healthcare?

• Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay

• Holiday pay paid in addition to your hourly pay

• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

• Specialist clinical training, led by our expert in-house nursing team

• Ongoing career development

• Support from our experienced Clinical Team

• Refer a Friend bonus scheme

• Reward and recognition programmes

• Loyalty Reward Schemes

• Company pension

Don't just take our word for it... “I was very skeptical about leaving my old job but I’m so I glad I took the leap and applied for my position at Apollo. Best thing I ever did, I get to spend more time with my children and watch them grow. Everyone is so friendly and easy to approach if you have a problem.”

About This Role

We are supporting a sister and brother who live at home with their family, along with their two dogs, two rabbits, and a tortoise.

She enjoys creative activities such as making pom-poms, watching TV in her room, having foot massages, and getting her nails painted. She also likes going bowling and solving puzzles.

He enjoys watching programmes such as Paw Patrol, Scooby-Doo, Harry Potter, and Miraculous Ladybug. In addition, he likes going bowling, completing puzzles, engaging in arts and crafts, and going to the cinema.

Care staff will be responsible for supporting with seizure and diabetes management, as well as administering and managing medication. They will also provide assistance with moving and handling, all aspects of daily living, and support with nutrition and hydration. Staff will additionally support behavioural and emotional needs, along with providing personal care and continence care.

Clinical Experience

Previous experience supporting people with complex healthcare needs is desirable.
Where required, specialist clinical training will be provided by our highly skilled, in house nursing team.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Have a minimum of 3 months' paid experience working in a professional care setting within the UK.

• Have the right to work in the UK*

• Be committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

• Be willing to complete client-specific, clinical training where required.

• Be comfortable with pets (two dogs, two rabbits, and a tortoise in the home)

• We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to consider applicants requiring sponsorship.

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  About You We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, kind and compassionate

• Reliable and professional

• An excellent communicator

• Committed to delivering person-centered care

• A positive team player

Why Apollo?

At Apollo Home Healthcare, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred complex care that enables children and adults to live safely, independently and comfortably in the place they call home. We know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we're committed to supporting our Healthcare Assistants through specialist training and ongoing clinical support. Whether you're joining us with previous complex care experience or looking to build on your existing skills, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive difference every day.

Apply Today If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and want to build a rewarding career with Apollo Home Healthcare, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our dedicated team.