Healthcare Assistant - Little Havens IPU

Havens Hospices; Thundersley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Thundersley is seeking team members to support children and families in hospice care. The role focuses on providing bereavement support and assisting with patient wellbeing. Ideal candidates will be compassionate and dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients. A competitive salary package is offered while contributing to meaningful patient and family interactions.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care after death and provide bereavement support.
• Encourage trust and communication while offering practical support.
• Prioritise patient wellbeing and make appropriate referrals to specialists.
• Support nursing staff in medication delivery following policies.
• Assist medical staff and act as patient advocate when necessary.
• Participate in moving and handling vulnerable patients.

Job description

You will work as a member of our Children & Young Person's multidisciplinary team, ensuring a holistic package of care is provided to patients and their families, creating a welcoming, caring, safe and supportive environment for patients, families and all involved in the work of the hospice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care of a patient after death, to provide bereavement support, assist with planning and liaising with funeral directors.
• Be aware of the needs of the whole family and to encourage trust and open communication, as well as offering emotional and practical support, especially to distressed relatives.
• Ensure patients wellbeing and recreational activities are prioritised and appropriate referrals are made to specialist services.
• Support the nursing staff in the delivery, administration and recording of medication following appropriate policies and procedures.
• Assist medical staff, chaperoning and acting as advocate for the patient if the family are not present.
• Participate in the moving and handling of vulnerable patients, often involving specialist lifting and handling equipment.

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.

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.

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 you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.

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.