Compassionate Palliative Care Assistant | Hospice@Home

East Cheshire Hospice; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised staff meals

NHS Pension for existing members

Free car parking

Employee wellbeing and training

Job summary

East Cheshire Hospice is seeking dedicated health care assistants to join our Hospice@Home team and the In-patient unit. You will work under supervision and as part of a team to deliver high-quality end-of-life care to patients in their homes or in our In-patient unit.

We value compassionate care, good communication, and flexibility to rotate shifts across a four-week pattern. A Level 2 healthcare qualification is required, with opportunities for further training and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a community setting or similar environment.
• Previous experience in healthcare.
• Knowledge and understanding of palliative care when nursing patients at end of life.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate care to patients in their own homes or the In-patient unit.
• Assist with day-to-day care tasks and hygiene for patients.
• Support medicines management and follow Hospice processes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Team player

Willing to rotate shifts

Ability to travel locally

Education

Level 2 healthcare (e.g. NVQ)

Level 3 healthcare qualification

Job description

East Cheshire Hospice is seeking dedicated health care assistants to join our Hospice@Home team and the In-patient unit. You will work under supervision and as part of a team to deliver high-quality end-of-life care to patients in their homes or in our In-patient unit.

We value compassionate care, good communication, and flexibility to rotate shifts across a four-week pattern. A Level 2 healthcare qualification is required, with opportunities for further training and progression.