Community Hospice at Home Healthcare Assistant

NHS Jobs; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in St Albans is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide high standards of individualized care as part of the Hospice at Home team. Responsibilities include working closely with patients and their families, observing patient conditions, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates should have strong observational skills and an understanding of care policies. This role emphasizes compassionate and comprehensive support for patients.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver personalized care and support
• Strong observational skills for reporting changes in patient conditions
• Understanding of safeguarding concerns and compliance with policies

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of individualized care under guidance
• Maintain communication with patients' families and healthcare professionals
• Keep accurate records in accordance with legislative requirements

Job description

Community Hospice at Home Healthcare Assistant

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will: Deliver consistently high standards of individualised care and support under guidance of the Hospice at Home team. Work alongside the patients families and/or health care professionals, maintaining an approach that incorporates physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of care in accordance with the Rennie Grove Peace philosophy. Observe and report changes in the patients symptoms, conditions and circumstances to the Hospice at Home CNS and notify other healthcare professionals as necessary. Deliver care in accordance with the patients agreed care plan. Identify and act on any safeguarding concerns for patients or their families, in line with Rennie Grove Peace policies. Keep accurate and legible records in accordance with legislative requirements and Rennie Grove Peace practice and procedure. Assist with the patients washing, bathing, showering, pressure area and oral care. Understand and comply with all Rennie Grove Peace policies and procedueres.