Job responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- To work as an
integral member of the team, undertaking tasks delegated by a Registered Nurse
and/or the Head of Care/Deputy. In the absence of the parent/carer, to assume
responsibility for the emotional and physical care of a child with the
direction and support of a Registered Nurse. To act as an advocate for a child
and their family, supporting their decisions and choices.
To act as a role model to all junior
care assistants at all times and to provide advice and guidance to them as
required thus ensuring that a high standard of care is provided by all the team
at all times.
Ensure that all children have
individualised play during their stay at the hospice.
To undertake, assist or supervise
individual children, in relation to feeding dressing and toileting, with due
regard to the childs individual medical and developmental needs.
Under the guidance of and with the
support of a Registered Nurse, to complete clinical competencies to enable
clinical care to be carried out independently.
Ensure the hospice equipment is used
and stored appropriately in accordance with the equipment inventory.
Know how to clean and maintain
equipment used by children e.g. wheelchairs, feeding pumps etc.as directed by
the standard operating procedures for cleaning
Ensure that all junior care
assistants are aware of the cleaning schedule/work book and alongside the nurse
in charge guide junior colleagues so that the hospice is kept clean and tidy.
If applicable, care for the childs
clothing and ensure that all clothing is recorded, unpacked and clearly
marked.to provide guidance to the junior staff/new staff on the procedures to
follow.
To ensure the maintenance of accurate
and timely record keeping. All documented tasks to be countersigned by a
Registered Nurse.
Led by a Registered Nurse, to be
involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care
of the children in partnership with the families and the community team.
To ensure that all children are given
the time and assistance they need in undertaking any activity or intervention
whilst encouraging and praising independent skills whenever possible.
To ensure that individual childrens
care plans are followed to the highest standards.
To adhere to Zoes Place Trust
policies and procedures, guidelines and standards at all times and to promote
these to others.
Recognise and feedback any changes in
childs condition and where required take appropriate action to support care
and treatment under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Adopt the role of link worker as
required by Zoes Place Baby Hospice and at all times lead by example in the
link role.
Take advantage of training
opportunities to further develop your skills to enhance your role within Zoes
Place including all mandatory training sessions.
Support training and supervision of
junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Hospice, under
the supervision of senior Staff Members.
Attend and participate in an annual
appraisal and regular reviews of performance and objectives, identifying gaps
in knowledge/skills and developing a plan to enhance service and self
development.
To encourage and promote the
philosophy of Zoes Place and present a good public image, to co-operate with
all staff in maintaining good relationships with outside agencies in order to
uphold the charitys image and to win increased support for its work.
Assist in the social activities
organised within the hospice including the parent support group and the sibling
support group, helping to organise and deliver the activities to a high
standard.
Answer Nurse Call system, giving
assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond
accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
To ensure effective communication
with Zoes Place staff, members of the MDT, children and their families and to
refer questions to appropriate personnel and communicate answers.
To attend staff meetings and
participate in other meetings as appropriate.
To report any incidents and accidents
to the nurse in charge in a timely manner and ensure that they are recorded in
the appropriate documentation.
To manage clinical duties and
resources effectively to ensure the smooth running of the service.
Promote and maintain dignity, privacy
and confidentiality at all times.
Under direction and supervision of a
Registered Nurse, to participate in the preparation of a child and family for
loss and bereavement and to care for a child and family after death.
To conduct yourself at all times in a
professional manner in both appearance and conduct.
To work flexibly to meet the needs of
the service and the team.
To be aware of, and responsive to,
the changing nature of the Trust and adopt a flexible and pro-active approach
to work.
To promote the speciality of
palliative care and evidence based practices and develop the service within the
sphere of responsibility.
To participate in regular supervision
with line manager and any staff for whom you have responsibility.
To carry out clinical tasks whilst
looking after the child with registered nurse supervision such as tracheostomy
care, gastrostomy care etc.
This job
description is not an exclusive description of the role and will develop and
change to meet the evolving needs of the service.
