Palliative Care Assistant — Compassionate Patient Support

St Josephs; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St Josephs in Hackney, London, seeks a compassionate healthcare assistant to support a palliative care unit. You will help with personal care, assist in admissions, meals, mobility, and escort patients to appointments while protecting patient dignity.

You will work closely with registered nurses, doctors, dieticians and therapists, contribute to infection control and safety, and participate in handovers and multi-disciplinary meetings to maintain high care standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and daily activities.
• Aid in admissions to the ward and during mealtimes.
• Escort patients to outpatient appointments and follow their care plans.
• Maintain infection control standards and safe handling of equipment.
• Support the multi-disciplinary team and participate in handovers.

Job description

St Josephs in Hackney, London, seeks a compassionate healthcare assistant to support a palliative care unit. You will help with personal care, assist in admissions, meals, mobility, and escort patients to appointments while protecting patient dignity.

You will work closely with registered nurses, doctors, dieticians and therapists, contribute to infection control and safety, and participate in handovers and multi-disciplinary meetings to maintain high care standards.