Healthcare Assistant

Cornwall Hospice Care; Phillack; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension

Dedicated health & wellbeing programme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Cornwall Hospice Care in Phillack, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Healthcare Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality palliative care to patients and families. Under supervision, you will support daily living, provide compassionate, person-centred care and help maintain a dignified, comforting environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nurses, ongoing learning, and adherence to care standards, with opportunities for development and a supportive

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care is advantageous.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Help patients feel comfortable, safe and cared for.
• Offer emotional support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with nurses and the care team.
• Maintain a calm and compassionate environment.

Skills

Hands-on care

Person-centred care

Emotional support

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families. Under the supervision of the Ward Manager/Senior Nursing Team/Nurse in Charge of the shift, the Post Holder is involved with the daily activities of patient care. To maintain agreed standards of care and to take an active part in clinical audits in order to improve nursing practice. Must have appropriate NVQ level 3 qualifications., Were looking for a Healthcare Assistant to provide handson, personcentred care and emotional support to patients and families when it matters most., As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing holistic, person-centred care, ensuring every patient is treated with dignity, respect and kindness.

Your role will include:

• Supporting with personal care and daily living needs
• Helping patients feel comfortable, safe and cared for
• Providing emotional support to patients and their loved ones
• Working closely with nurses and the wider team to deliver the highest quality care
• Creating a calm, compassionate and reassuring environment

Hospice experience is a real advantage, but its not essential bring your compassion, curiosity, and willingness to learn, and support will be provided.

We pride ourselves on being a caring employer as well as a caring organisation.

In return, youll receive:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to a dedicated health and wellbeing programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities