Care Professional

2 weeks ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Apollo Home Healthcare Full time

About the Role


We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Professional to provide support and care to a young lady with complex care needs in her own home in Durham.


As a Care Professional, you will work closely with the service user and her family to provide personalized care and support, enabling her to maintain her independence and quality of life.


Responsibilities will include providing personal care, moving and handling, and attending to clinical needs, as well as supporting the service user to participate in her favorite hobbies and activities.


You will work as part of a dedicated team to provide 24-hour support, including day and night shifts, and will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service user.


Key qualities for this role include patience, understanding, and the ability to communicate effectively with the service user, who is non-verbal and uses body language and gestures to communicate.


What We Offer


We offer a competitive hourly rate, flexible working hours, and ongoing professional training and development opportunities.


As a Care Professional with Apollo Home Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the life of the service user and her family, while developing your skills and experience in complex care.


Person Specification


Essential



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

Desirable



  • Tracheostomy care
  • Oral suctioning
  • Gastrostomy care (PEG feeding)
  • Ventilation management
  • Experience working with challenging behaviors

About Us


Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunities 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 organisation.



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