Job role: Health Care Assistant
Company name: NHS Jobs
Salary: £24,465.00 per year
Job Reference: B0245-25-0011
About the Job:
* Aim to maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients wishing to remain at home for their end of life care.
* To undertake a broad range of general caring activities and duties relating to the support of patients in the last 12 months of life, usually in their own homes following care plans set out by the nursing team.
* Provide emotional and practical support to patients, carers and family members
* Have an understanding of the philosophy and ethos behind the care provided at Wirral Hospice St Johns, and to assist the registered practitioners in developing and maintaining a safe, caring and supportive environment for patients, relatives and staff.
* Ability to recognise changes in patients’ conditions and act appropriately – follow guidance and report to appropriate health practitioners.
* In accordance with the Hospice at Homes processes/systems/guidelines and as defined by the Hospice at Home health practitioner, with minimum direct supervision.
* Offer basic support / contact family members/ carers after a patient’s death, when appropriate in a professional manner.
Main duties of the job
Qualifications: Successful candidates must possess NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent and be able to demonstrate excellent communication, flexibility and team working skills, basic IT skills. Experience of working in an inpatient / residential setting or with life limiting illness will be an advantage. It will suit someone who is confident in dealing with other professionals and has the ability to use computerised record systems. Flexibility, responsibility and professionalism and having positive relationships with colleagues are key, as are the abilities to uphold our values of being: Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, Equitable and Sustainable – in regards to your patients, colleagues and across the organisation. The ability to chat about many subjects will be an advantage.
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