Healthcare Assistants
Apollo Home Healthcare, Darlington
Healthcare Assistants
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Apollo Home Healthcare, Darlington
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 12 May | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 0511927f7a43476eb8b3a60ae01da613
Location ref: Darlington
Full Job Description
We are looking for compassionate, reliable Healthcare Assistants to support a friendly lady with complex care needs in her own home. She has congenital muscular dystrophy, which affects her muscle strength and mobility, and requires ongoing support with daily living and clinical care.
She has a great sense of humour and enjoys a wide range of interests, including:
Animals, especially small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters
Her favourite dog breed, corgis
Jigsaws and board games such as Scrabble and Monopoly
TV shows including EastEnders, The Simpsons, and Police Interceptors
She is a big fan of Charmed and enjoys collecting memorabilia
Community activities such as bowling, arcades, and shopping trips
In this role, you will provide person-centred care tailored to her needs, including personal care, medication administration, and Moving & Handling.
You will also support with clinical tasks such as peg feeding, ventilation management, and other aspects of complex care.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is caring, energetic, and passionate about supporting others to live a full and enjoyable life., Providing high-quality, person-centred care
Supporting with personal care respectfully and with dignity
Administering medication as required
Assisting with Moving & Handling
Supporting daily routines and community access
Providing companionship and emotional support
Monitoring wellbeing and responding to care needs
Minimum 3 months care experience
Confident with medication, personal care, and Moving & Handling
Clear and effective communication skills
Pet friendly
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 persons needs.
Flexibility to work both day and sleep in shifts
What We Offer
Competitive pay with enhancements for weekends and bank holidays
Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
Reward & recognition programme
Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
Ongoing training and development within a national, values-led provider
Our funded training (including clinical skills) is provided free of charge; however, attendance is unpaid.
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