Nightshift Hospice Care Assistant – At-Home Support

HIGH PEAK HOSPICECARE; High Peak, Derbyshire Dales; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Assistant role based in the High Peak catchment area providing Hospice at Home care across Derbyshire Dales, Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. You will work with the Hospice at Home Management Team to deliver skilled personal care to patients at end of life, with night shifts planned on a 6-week rota including weekends and bank holidays.

The post involves liaising with the Primary Health Care Team, offering support to families, and using care planning tools in partnership with

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Must meet essential requirements listed in the Hospice at Home Health care Assistant specification.
• Desirable: Maths and English GCSE level 4/C or equivalent.
• Desirable: Bereavement and loss qualifications or related training.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to patients in their homes.
• Promote and support patient comfort and dignity.
• Communicate with the Primary Health Care Team and engage with families and carers.

Job description

Healthcare Assistant role based in the High Peak catchment area providing Hospice at Home care across Derbyshire Dales, Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. You will work with the Hospice at Home Management Team to deliver skilled personal care to patients at end of life, with night shifts planned on a 6-week rota including weekends and bank holidays.

The post involves liaising with the Primary Health Care Team, offering support to families, and using care planning tools in partnership with