Healthcare Assistant

Shandon Projects; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare service provider in Gateshead is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to provide essential care to a young client. This role involves offering personal care, companionship, and ensuring the client's well-being. Qualified candidates should have at least 3 months of care experience and be confident in medication management. The position offers competitive pay and flexible scheduling in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

24/7 on-call support

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• 3 months' care experience required.
• Confidence in medication and personal care essential.
• Ability to move and handle clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care to a young client.
• Support the client's activities and well-being.
• Offer companionship and assistance.

Skills

Medication management

Personal care

Clear communication

Epilepsy exposure

Driving

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant role at Shandon Projects. Apply to join a patient-centred care team delivering high-quality support in the home environment.

Job Details

• Location: Gateshead, NE11
• Pay Rate: £13.00 - £16.00 per hour
• Shifts: Part Time, Days | 11-hour shifts

About Us

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Every individual we support has unique needs – we tailor every care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements. We live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment.

Meet Our Client

Our client is a lively and playful young girl who loves dancing to music and watching her iPad. She enjoys The Chase and has a cherished collection of dollies. You will provide essential care, remain attentive to her needs, and offer companionship to support her well-being, both at home and in a nursery environment.

Please note: Our client has the right to request either female or male staff. Our client has specifically requested female care staff to join their team.

What You'll Need

• 3 months' care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills
• Epilepsy experience/exposure is required
• Drivers are essential for this position

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
• Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
• Reward & recognition programme
• Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
• Opportunity to grow within a values-led, national care provider

Our funded training, including clinical skills, comes at no cost to you, though attendance is unpaid.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and meet the requirements outlined above, please submit your CV through this job board. For more information about this role or our recruitment process, please visit our website. We look forward to welcoming you to the Apollo Home Healthcare team.

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and advertises vacancies on behalf of clients; these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.

Job Details and Location Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals

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