Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join our Day Services
Team.
This role will be a
permanent position, working 09.00am -17.00pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The post holder will
be primarily working within our Day Hospice programme, carrying out care to
palliative patients, liaising and referring to other members of the
Multi-Disciplinary Team or Primary Care services where necessary. Working with other
healthcare assistants and volunteers in the immediate Day Hospice team, the
post holder will have great communication and an ability to undertake
administration linked to the service.
The post holder will also support other clinical areas of the hospice as
required with scheduled time in the Inpatient Unit or with the Community Team.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities.
Implement Day Hospice service.
Support volunteers within Day Hospice.
Encourage patients self-ownership of their physical, emotional,
spiritual and social needs.
Ensure that the rights and choices of individuals are actively promoted
and supported and their beliefs and preferences are appropriately acknowledged.
Contribute to an inclusive culture where employees and volunteers feel
valued and included, regardless of their differences. Encourage open
communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and a commitment to fairness
and equity.
About us
Weston Hospicecare
is an independent hospice with a dedicated multi-professional team working
alongside trained volunteers who are committed to providing holistic care for
local people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will
be primarily working within our Day Hospice programme, carrying out care to
palliative patients, liaising and referring to other members of the
Multi-Disciplinary Team or Primary Care services where necessary. Working with other
healthcare assistants and volunteers in the immediate Day Hospice team, the
post holder will have great communication and an ability to undertake
administration linked to the service.
The post holder will also support other clinical areas of the hospice as
required with scheduled time in the Inpatient Unit or with the Community Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will
be primarily working within our Day Hospice programme, carrying out care to
palliative patients, liaising and referring to other members of the
Multi-Disciplinary Team or Primary Care services where necessary. Working with other
healthcare assistants and volunteers in the immediate Day Hospice team, the
post holder will have great communication and an ability to undertake
administration linked to the service.
The post holder will also support other clinical areas of the hospice as
required with scheduled time in the Inpatient Unit or with the Community Team.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Physical ability to use appropriate moving and handling techniques
- and equipment
- Able to maintain high standards of care
Desirable
- Flexibility on working hours
Experience
Essential
- Two years experience of working in a care environment
- Numeracy, literacy and IT skills at a functioning level
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of palliative care
- Ability to work as a team member in multi professional setting
- Ability to prioritise own work
- Ability to adapt skills to a palliative care setting
- Personal sensitivity, ability to react to stress in others and to oneself
- Empathetic approach with good interpersonal skills
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision
- activities
Desirable
- Knowledge of the pressures that exist for patients & families who are
- living with a life limiting condition
- Experience of working with distressed patients and their families &
- carers
- Experience of working with volunteers
Communication and People Skills
Essential
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Care Quality Commission Regulations
- Data Protection
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of clinical aspects of palliative care
- Statutory Requirements and Regulations
Qualifications
Essential
- Nationally recognised qualification/apprenticeship in health & social
- care at level 2 or above or the equivalent level of knowledge and
- skills gained through relevant experience matching the professional
- skills required within the job description.
Desirable
- Qualification in palliative care
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Physical ability to use appropriate moving and handling techniques
- and equipment
- Able to maintain high standards of care
Desirable
- Flexibility on working hours
Experience
Essential
- Two years experience of working in a care environment
- Numeracy, literacy and IT skills at a functioning level
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of palliative care
- Ability to work as a team member in multi professional setting
- Ability to prioritise own work
- Ability to adapt skills to a palliative care setting
- Personal sensitivity, ability to react to stress in others and to oneself
- Empathetic approach with good interpersonal skills
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision
- activities
Desirable
- Knowledge of the pressures that exist for patients & families who are
- living with a life limiting condition
- Experience of working with distressed patients and their families &
- carers
- Experience of working with volunteers
Communication and People Skills
Essential
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Care Quality Commission Regulations
- Data Protection
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of clinical aspects of palliative care
- Statutory Requirements and Regulations
Qualifications
Essential
- Nationally recognised qualification/apprenticeship in health & social
- care at level 2 or above or the equivalent level of knowledge and
- skills gained through relevant experience matching the professional
- skills required within the job description.
Desirable
- Qualification in palliative care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
