Care Assistant

Dove House Hospice; West Carr; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent palliative care facility in the UK is seeking a dedicated team member to support qualified nursing staff in delivering high standards of person-centred care in the Inpatient Unit. The ideal candidate will observe and report on patients' conditions, while demonstrating an understanding of their holistic needs. This role offers competitive salaries based on experience and is integral to providing exceptional care to patients with life-limiting illnesses in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in clinical areas of the Inpatient Unit.
• Support and assist qualified nursing staff effectively.
• Understanding of patients' holistic needs and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work across clinical areas in Inpatient Unit.
• Support qualified nursing staff in delivering care.
• Observe and report patients' conditions.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication

Basic understanding of holistic needs

Job description

Overview

To work across the clinical areas of Inpatient Unit and any other clinical areas as necessary. Support and assist qualified nursing staff in delivering high standards of person-centred care to patients and those important to them. Observe and report the patients general condition to the qualified nursing staff. Have a basic understanding of the holistic needs of the patients and those important to them, and communicate with them as appropriate, referring to a qualified nurse when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work across the clinical areas of the Inpatient Unit and other clinical areas as necessary.
• Support and assist qualified nursing staff in delivering high standards of person-centred care to patients and those important to them.
• Observe and report patients' general condition to the qualified nursing staff.
• Understand the holistic needs of patients and their families and communicate with them as appropriate, referring to a qualified nurse when necessary.
• Overtime: be willing to work additional hours within the Working Time Regulations; overtime hours are not guaranteed.

Salary and working patterns

Salary: 0-2 years experience £24,554. 2+ years experience £24,866

Questions for applicants

• Are you able to work across the clinical areas of our In-patient Unit and any other clinical areas as necessary?
• Are you able to support and assist qualified nursing staff in delivering high standards of person-centred care to patients and those important to them?
• Do you have a basic understanding of the holistic needs of the patients and those important to them, and communicate with them as appropriate, referring to a qualified nurse when necessary?
• Do you want to work for an employer that has achieved outstanding levels of employee engagement in the 2020 Best Companies awards? https://www.b.co.uk/companies/dove-house-hospice-limited

About Dove House Hospice

The role is based at the hospice down Chamberlain Road. Dove House Hospice supports patients with life-limiting illnesses to live every moment. It is our vision to provide a sustainable, comfortable and caring environment in which to offer exceptional, specialist palliative care to patients, carers and their families. All roles throughout our organisation contribute to making this vision a reality for those living in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire who rely on us to provide the care that is right for them, in the place of their choice.