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Job Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary team at St Julia's Hospice in Hayle. The post holder will be involved in the daily activities of patient care and assist in providing a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families. The post holder will ideally possess a minimum qualification of NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, or equivalent.
You will be required to work on internal rotation, which will include; nights, days, early's and lates.
Palliative care experience would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families.
Under the supervision of the Ward Sister/nurse in charge on the shift, the Post Holder is involved with the daily activities of patient care.
About Us
We are looking for people who are passionate about providing the best possible standard of palliative care to patients and their families.
Cornwall Hospice Care is a 24/7 charity helping those coping with a terminal illness.
We operate Cornwall's two adult hospices - Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St Austell and St Julia's Hospice in Hayle.
We provide our care free of charge to terminally ill adults in Cornwall thanks to the support of our generous communities.
Job Description
JOB DETAILS: Health Care Assistant (NVQ level 3 or equivalent)
REPORTS TO: Ward Sister/Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services
JOB PURPOSE: To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families.
Duties And Responsibilities
* To be aware of the palliative care approach and its significance in informing an appropriate communication process.
* Contribute to multi-professional working. To adhere to the guidelines and protocols.
* To work with the team to meet agreed standards and objectives in order to deliver physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to the patients and carers.
* To ensure care is delivered in a style appropriate to the patients individual needs.
* Reports the condition of patients to the registered nurse, and any accidents or incidents on the unit.
* Understands the importance of confidentiality and when to disclose information.
* Understands the principles underpinning the risk assessment process. Contributes to maintaining the health and safety requirements of the unit.
* Awareness of the importance of accurate record keeping.
* Understands and only undertakes activities that you are trained and competent to perform.
* Awareness of symptoms and conditions affecting the patients well-being.
* Understands the requirements for reporting on care.
* Knows how to access journal and library resources and can provide general information to patients, carers and other professionals.
* Knows when to refer to another member of the team.
* Able to answer telephone and taking and giving telephone messages as required.
* To support volunteers working within the Hospice.
* To participate in further training and to maintain a commitment to professional development.
* To contribute to the team development.
* To support volunteers working within the Hospice.
* To actively participate in ward meetings and ensure that accurate information is fed back to the appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* To participate in an annual staff appraisal or as appropriate. To recognize specific needs and areas of personal development.
* To be aware of Fire Regulations, Health and Safety at work Act, 1974, and any subsequent relevant legislation.
Qualifications And Experience
ESSENTIAL: Must have appropriate NVQ qualifications
Person Specification
Essential:
* Qualified to NVQ level or equivalent in Care
* Previous care work experience
* Good communication skills
* Good team working skills
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Ability to work flexibly
* Calm under pressure
Desirable:
* Some recent care work experience
* End of life care experience
Cornwall Hospice Care offer generous annual leave, pension, free parking and membership to a healthcare scheme
Salary: £24,921 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Flexible working
Cornwall Hospice Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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