Job summary
The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the care team that supports Registered Nurses and other health professionals in the delivery of high standards of palliative and supportive care for patients, families and loved ones. Staff play a vital role in helping the hospice maintain these high standards of care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder may work across the In-Patient, Hospice at Home, Fast track service providing palliative and supportive care to patients living with advancing illness. The role involves contact on a physical, psychological, spiritual and emotional level with patients and their families. The post holder will undertake a range of care and support activities under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse.
About us
St Marys Hospice provides care and comfort for patients living with any life shortening illness or long-term condition and their family. We support people from the moment of diagnosis and their families for longer.
Details
Date posted
15 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.98 to £14.61 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP371FD030
Job locations
Cumbria
LA12 7JP
Employer details
Employer name
St. Mary's Hospice
Address
Cumbria
LA12 7JP
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