Healthcare Assistant - Adult IPU

Rosmerta Technologies Limited; Milford on Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Milford on Sea is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their multidisciplinary care team at Fair Havens Hospice. The role involves participating in patient handling, adhering to infection prevention policies, and enhancing communication with patients and their families. The flexible shifts include day, night, and weekend schedules. In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, contributing to meaningful patient care efforts.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Experience in handling vulnerable patients safely.
• Knowledge of infection prevention policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the moving and handling of vulnerable patients.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies and use PPE.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Effective communication

Empathy

Risk management

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our multidisciplinary care team, based at our modern Fair Havens Hospice, overlooking Priory Park in Southend on Sea.

Shifts

This role will consist of 3 x 13 hour shifts per week for the full time role, and 2 x 13 hour shifts per week for the part time position. There is a requirement for flexibility, and these shifts will be over a variety of days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Eligibility

Unfortunately, the charity does not offer employment visa sponsorship of any kind.

About Havens Hospices

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Role impact

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

Benefits

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices youll be helping us continue Making every day count for those who need us most.

Commitment to safeguarding and diversity

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the moving and handling of vulnerable patients, often involving specialist lifting and handling equipment
• Risk of exposure to bodily substances defined as hazardous.
• Rigorous adherence to organisational infection prevention policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, some of whom may have significant barriers to understanding.
• Be aware of the needs of the whole family and to encourage trust and open communication, as well as offering emotional and practical support in times of distress.
• Communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides and receives routine, confidential and sensitive information concerning patients, requiring tact, empathy, persuasion, and reassurance.