Compassionate Healthcare Assistant – Adult IPU Hospice

Havens Hospices; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare charity is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team at Fair Havens Hospice in Southend-on-Sea. The role involves providing support to vulnerable patients and their families, ensuring effective communication, and adhering to safety policies. Shifts are flexible, covering various days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The charity values diversity and supports employees in making a significant contribution to patient care. This position offers a competitive salary package while helping to 'Make every day count' for those in need.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, particularly with vulnerable patients.
• Strong communication skills, especially with families.
• Understanding of infection prevention policies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in moving and handling patients using specialist equipment.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team.

Job description

A healthcare charity is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team at Fair Havens Hospice in Southend-on-Sea. The role involves providing support to vulnerable patients and their families, ensuring effective communication, and adhering to safety policies. Shifts are flexible, covering various days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The charity values diversity and supports employees in making a significant contribution to patient care. This position offers a competitive salary package while helping to 'Make every day count' for those in need.