Palliative Care Assistant — IPU & Community

The Hospice Of St Francis; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hospice of St Francis is seeking a dedicated care assistant to join the IPU team in Berkhamsted. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team delivering holistic, patient-centred care to those with life-limiting illnesses, under the guidance of a registered nurse.

You will cover 12.5 hour day and night shifts on a variable roster, across IPU and community settings as required, with opportunities to support volunteers and contribute to excellent patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Evidence of good general education
• Competence to deliver direct and intimate personal care
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced level DBS check
• Current driving licence, with use of own car
• Previous experience working in a Hospice or Palliative Care setting
• Experience of using electronic patient record systems
• Care certificate/NVQ qualified level 2
• Qualified by experience in a similar role working in a healthcare setting or community care
• Experience delivering care as part of a rostered team working 24/7 365 days a year
• Previous experience of rehabilitative care

Responsibilities

• To work predominantly within the in patient unit (IPU) with flexibility to work across community as service requires.
• To work as a part of the Hospice multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional standards of individualised, holistic care to patients on IPU under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse.
• When required to support guests in the Respite for Good beds, assisting with care and social needs as necessary.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and clear handover to colleagues, recognising when to escape concerns to nursing team.
• Flexibility to work within a variable staff roster, working 12.5 hr day and night shifts, covering a 365 days a week service.
• Work closely with Hospice volunteers, supporting their valuable role within the IPU.

Skills

Personal care

Willingness to learn

Enhanced DBS check

Education

General education

Tools

Electronic patient record systems

Job description

The Hospice of St Francis is seeking a dedicated care assistant to join the IPU team in Berkhamsted. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team delivering holistic, patient-centred care to those with life-limiting illnesses, under the guidance of a registered nurse.

You will cover 12.5 hour day and night shifts on a variable roster, across IPU and community settings as required, with opportunities to support volunteers and contribute to excellent patient experiences.