At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to a gentleman recovering from a spinal injury.
- Company: Apollo Home Healthcare, dedicated to quality care and support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible night shifts, and funded training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with 24/7 assistance and recognition programmes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Minimum 3 months care experience and a caring, patient attitude.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
We are looking for compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistants to support a gentleman in his late 60s within his own home after a high‑level spinal injury.
The position requires full support, including clinical and personal care, with 2:1 care overnight.
The individual enjoys good conversation, listening to music (particularly Snow Patrol), dining out, and spending time with family and friends.
Key Responsibilities
- Personal care delivered with dignity and respect.
- Support moving and handling (2:1 care).
- Medication administration.
- Bowel and catheter care.
- Respiratory support including nebuliser, cough assist, and NIV.
- Overnight monitoring to ensure comfort, safety, and wellbeing.
- Provide personal, social, and domestic support according to the individual care and support plan.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 3 months hands‑on care experience.
- Confident with personal care and moving & handling.
- Caring, patient, and reliable approach.
- Ability to build positive, respectful relationships.
- Female carers requested by client.
- Drivers with a full Manual UK licence (non‑drivers may be considered for night shifts).
- Clear communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with enhancements where applicable.
- Regular, consistent night shifts (full‑time or part‑time).
- Reward and recognition programme.
- 24/7 support from a dedicated team.
- Funded training and opportunities to develop clinical skills (attendance unpaid).
- Equal Opportunities
Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, advertising roles on behalf of our clients.
Individual care package requirements do not reflect the views of the organisation.
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