End-of-Life Hospice Care Assistant (Fixed-Term 12 Months)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St Giles Hospice in Birmingham is seeking a Health Care Assistant for a fixed-term 12-month post at the hospice site and in patients' homes, supporting end-of-life care.

You will assist with daily living, personal care, eating and comfort under the close supervision of registered nurses, and you may contribute to care after death; right to work in the UK is required, sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education.
• Willingness to undertake study if required.
• Knowledge of care procedures consistent with NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene and appearance under the direct supervision of registered nurses.
• Support patients with daily living activities in line with individual care programmes.
• Assist patients with eating, drinking, toileting and access to toilet facilities.
• Help patients to be as comfortable as possible and to make the best of their remaining time.
• Support patients, relatives and carers as they approach end of life, exchanging information and signposting to other hospice services.
• Maintain sensitive, caring and tactful relationships with patients, families and carers.
• Inform registered nurses of significant changes in patients' conditions.
• Assist with technical care, including vital signs, urine testing and obtaining specimens.
• Keep accurate, timely paper and electronic care records and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with care after death.
• Assist with clinical procedures following appropriate training.
• Maintain the health, safety and wellbeing of self, staff, patients and others on hospice property

Skills

Excellent communication and interper­­

IT literate

Compassionate

Confidentiality

Empathetic

Education

Good standard of education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

St Giles Hospice in Birmingham is seeking a Health Care Assistant for a fixed-term 12-month post at the hospice site and in patients' homes, supporting end-of-life care.

You will assist with daily living, personal care, eating and comfort under the close supervision of registered nurses, and you may contribute to care after death; right to work in the UK is required, sponsorship is not offered.