Compassionate Healthcare Assistant - Community Palliative

NHS Jobs; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Michael's Hospice in North Yorkshire invites applications for a Community Healthcare Assistant (Bank). You will provide compassionate, patient-centred care across Harrogate and surrounding areas, supporting palliative and end-of-life needs within a multidisciplinary team.

A valid driving license and access to your own vehicle are required. Role involves following care plans, maintaining infection control and safety standards, documenting care accurately, and supporting patients’ dignity

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow care plans, policies, and procedures.
• Basic clinical skills within training and competence.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate care and support for patients daily needs, including palliative and end-of-life care.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals
• Ability to follow care plans, policies, and procedures, including infection control and safety guidelines
• Basic clinical skills (e.g. medication administration, monitoring) within training and competence
• Teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and volunteers
• Accurate record-keeping and documentation of care provided
• Understanding of patient dignity, hygiene, and safeguarding, including care after death
• Manual handling and safe use of equipment to support patient independence
• Flexibility to support different teams and tasks, including meals, housekeeping, and general patient comfort

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Job description

Saint Michael's Hospice in North Yorkshire invites applications for a Community Healthcare Assistant (Bank). You will provide compassionate, patient-centred care across Harrogate and surrounding areas, supporting palliative and end-of-life needs within a multidisciplinary team.

A valid driving license and access to your own vehicle are required. Role involves following care plans, maintaining infection control and safety standards, documenting care accurately, and supporting patients’ dignity