Community Palliative Care Assistant — Home Visits

The Methodist Church in Britain; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Michaels Hospice in North Yorkshire is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant for the community healthcare team. You will support people with palliative and end-of-life needs, performing daily personal care, monitoring medications and keeping accurate records to aid care plans.

The role involves flexible shifts across days, evenings, nights and weekends, with a requirement for a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Qualifications

• Current driving licence.
• Access to own vehicle.
• DBS clearance at an appropriate level.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate personal care and support, including palliative and end-of-life care.
• Communicate with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Follow care plans, policies and procedures, including infection control and safety guidelines.
• Carry out basic clinical tasks such as medication administration and monitoring, within training and competence.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams and with volunteers.
• Keep accurate records of the care provided.
• Uphold patient dignity, hygiene and safeguarding, including care after death.
• Carry out manual handling and use equipment safely to support patient independence.
• Support different teams with meals, housekeeping and patient comfort.

Job description

Saint Michaels Hospice in North Yorkshire is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant for the community healthcare team. You will support people with palliative and end-of-life needs, performing daily personal care, monitoring medications and keeping accurate records to aid care plans.

The role involves flexible shifts across days, evenings, nights and weekends, with a requirement for a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle.