Job Description
Job summary If you're 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're looking for committed and engaging individuals to support our service user with her care needs throughout the day and night, on a 1:1 basis.Our service user is a happy young toddler who lives in Sedgley with her loving mom.She enjoys lots of cuddles, having relaxing head massages and enjoys interaction with her family, and care team.Playtime is a key part of this role and you'll be watching many Disney films together and having lots of fun with sensory play activities; light up and musical toys are her favourite and it is important for her care team to provide a safe, nurturing environment to support her development and learning.She is unable to communicate verbally and will use facial expressions to make her wants and needs known. To avoid her becoming distressed of frustrated, you will spend time to get to know her unique signals and cues.You will support all aspects of her care and be vigilant to her needs, which can be intense at times. This includes personal care, repositioning, tending to her clinical needs and carrying out regular observations.Benefits of this role include Competitive Pay Rates Confirmed Rotas Full Clinical Training Main duties of the job Her bedtime routine usually starts around , with her settling down for the night at around 8pm. You will sit with her throughout the night to monitor her closely, carry out frequent repositioning and tend to her personal care needs as required. Should she wake, you will offer comfort and reassurance to promote a restful environment for our service user.We believe in creating a warm and inclusive environment where our young service user can thrive, and we're seeking a care team who shares our vision. If you're passionate about making a positive difference in the life of a child and have experience or a willingness to learn about complex care needs, we want to hear from you!Experience working with the following clinical needs is desirable, however this is not essential as full clinical training is provided:Oxygen Administration Nebuliser Care Knowledge of Epilepsy and Rescue Medication Naso-Gastric CarePlease note, our service user has specifically requested for female staff to work on their team.We have the following shifts availablePart Time Days and Nights 2 Shifts Per Week Days: 8am 3pm Nights: 9:30pm 8amTake a look at our pay ratesWeekdays: £ per hour (£ approx. per 7-hour shift)Weeknights: £ per hour (£147 approx. per shift)Weekends: £ per hour (£ approx. per shift)Bank Holidays: £ per hour (£168 approx. per shift) About us Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we advertise a high volume of vacancies on behalf of our clients.Due to the nature of the vacancies we recruit for, our clients have the right to request whether they wish for female or male staff to work on their team.These specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisationWe 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 rotasExcellent rates of pay - WeeklyHoliday payExcellent rewards and recognition schemeOpportunity to work with other service users in the area*Ongoing professional training and development Job description Job responsibilities The role of a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is to work without direct supervision in the home of the service user providing care and support including personal, social, and domestic support whilst adhering to the service users individual care and support plan.The aim of the position is to enable service users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible.Alongside providing care and support in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, always ensuring the service users right to privacy and dignity is maintained Person Specification Experience Essential 3 months previous care experience Medication Administration Personal Care Moving and Handling Tracheostomy Care (specifically with children) Desirable Oxygen Administration Nebuliser Care Knowledge of Epilepsy and Rescue Medication Naso-Gastric Care