Hospice Care Assistant — End-of-Life Support

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent; Ashford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent seeks a Healthcare Assistant to deliver compassionate, holistic care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. You will support comfort, dignity and wellbeing within a warm, multidisciplinary team and contribute to everyday activities, personal care and emotional support for patients and families.

Based at our Ashford Hospice, the role offers full and part-time hours with variable shifts, including days and nights.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level II Care Certificate or equivalent required.
• Experience of caring for others is essential.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience and dignity in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist trained nurses with basic nursing care and patient comfort.
• Support patients with personal care while preserving privacy and dignity.
• Assist patients to eat and drink as independently as possible.
• Make beds and help clean equipment, maintaining a safe environment.
• Maintain accurate records at the point of care and report to the nurse.
• Attend mandatory training and contribute to infection control practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level II Care Certificate

Job description

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent seeks a Healthcare Assistant to deliver compassionate, holistic care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. You will support comfort, dignity and wellbeing within a warm, multidisciplinary team and contribute to everyday activities, personal care and emotional support for patients and families.

Based at our Ashford Hospice, the role offers full and part-time hours with variable shifts, including days and nights.