Hospice Care Assistant - 12.5h Shifts, 365 Days

The Methodist Church in Britain; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of St Francis is seeking a Health Care Assistant for its IPU with some community duties. You will provide whole-person care under a registered nurse, part of a multidisciplinary team, and support guests in Respite for Good beds.

You will keep records and handovers clear to colleagues while recognizing when to escalate concerns. Shifts are 12.5 hours day and night on a year-round rota, including 365-day service coverage.

Qualifications

• Evidence of good general education.
• Experience delivering direct and intimate personal care.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Give whole-person personal care to IPU patients under the registered nurse's direction
• Work as part of the hospice multidisciplinary team
• Work mainly on the IPU, covering community services when required
• Support guests in the Respite for Good beds with care and social needs when required
• Keep accurate records and hand over clearly to colleagues
• Recognise when to elevate concerns to the nursing team
• Work a variable rota of 12.5-hour day and night shifts across a 365-day service
• Work closely with hospice volunteers, supporting their role on the IPU

Skills

Direct personal care

Willingness to learn

Education

General education

Job description

Hospice of St Francis is seeking a Health Care Assistant for its IPU with some community duties. You will provide whole-person care under a registered nurse, part of a multidisciplinary team, and support guests in Respite for Good beds.

You will keep records and handovers clear to colleagues while recognizing when to escalate concerns. Shifts are 12.5 hours day and night on a year-round rota, including 365-day service coverage.