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.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/healthcare-assistants-126830656
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