Healthcare Assistant

St Peter & St James Hospice; North Chailey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospice organization in North Chailey is seeking compassionate individuals to assist in delivering palliative care. You'll work with Registered Nurses to provide high-quality support to patients and their families, ensuring dignity and respect. Full training is provided, and a flexible schedule is required, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and eager to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with confidence.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurses in delivering individualised palliative care.
• Provide high-quality, compassionate support to patients and their families.
• Ensure dignity, respect, and sensitivity in all aspects of care.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurses in delivering individualised palliative care
• Provide high-quality, compassionate support to patients and their families
• Ensure dignity, respect, and sensitivity in all aspects of care
• Work as part of a supportive, multi-professional team
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and with confidence
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends
• Own transport is essential for commuting
• Experience in a care setting (hospital, community, or care home) is an advantage, but not essential; full training provided

Qualifications

• Compassionate, eager to learn, and ready to start a meaningful career in palliative care