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Healthcare Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare
Pay £14.00–£17.50 per hour
Location Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1, United Kingdom
Contract time Full time, part time

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7.5

Rated 7.5 out of 10, based on 12 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Good employer

About Apollo Home Healthcare

Apollo Home Healthcare specialises in the provision of complex home healthcare services that are delivered to client’s in their homes.

Job description from Apollo Home Healthcare

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about providing personalised care and support to our service user.

Benefits of joining our team include competitive pay rates, confirmed rotas, and full clinical training. Whether you have experience in complex care or are eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

By working with us as a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be a valued member of a compassionate team dedicated to caring for a young boy in Bolton.

He is an energetic young boy who loves spending time with his friends, engaging in fun activities, and exploring new interests. He enjoys going to school and is a huge fan of all things Disney!

Your role? To provide essential care throughout the night, remain attentive, and manage his clinical interventions as required. You will create a calming environment to ensure a restful night’s sleep, if he wakes during the night you will encourage him to go back to sleep by reading him a book.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to have a significant impact on the lives of others.

Pay Rates:

  • £14.00 - £17.50 per hour
  • Approx. £145.00 - £175.00 (per 10-hour night shift)

Shifts Available:

  • Full Time & Part Time Nights
  • 2-3 shifts per week
  • 10pm - 8am

Essential Experience:

  • 3 months previous care experience
  • Medication administration
  • Personal care
  • Moving and handling
  • Clear Communication Skills

Job insights from Breakroom

Care workers and assistants

Care workers and assistants help support people in their daily lives to live as independently as possible

What you’ll do as a care worker/assistant:

  • Help with social or physical activities
  • Household tasks, like cleaning and washing
  • Support by preparing food, and providing help with eating and other tasks like bathing and getting dressed
  • Check and monitor health and help with medication

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Helping with personal care
  • Physical activity
  • Emotionally demanding duties
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Night work
  • Long hours
  • Anti-social hours
  • Cleaning
  • Working alone

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Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1, United Kingdom

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What Apollo Home Healthcare employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    The place and people are good

    Worst thing

    I'm not sure if I get paid enough for intensive care.

    8.9

    Healthcare assistant at Apollo Home Healthcare, December 2023

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