Dementia Palliative Care Assistant - Home & Community Care

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider in Long Eaton is seeking an enthusiastic Dementia Palliative Care Assistant to join their team. This role involves working closely with individuals living with dementia to provide high-quality palliative care. You will support the delivery of care within homes and care facilities throughout Erewash, aiming to improve the quality of life for patients and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting is required.
• NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small team supporting people with dementia.
• Support the delivery of palliative and end of life care.
• Help avoid unnecessary acute care admission.

Skills

Working in a healthcare setting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ level 3 in care/BTEC Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

A community health services provider in Long Eaton is seeking an enthusiastic Dementia Palliative Care Assistant to join their team. This role involves working closely with individuals living with dementia to provide high-quality palliative care. You will support the delivery of care within homes and care facilities throughout Erewash, aiming to improve the quality of life for patients and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in healthcare.