Hospice Care Assistant — Compassionate Patient Support

NHS Jobs; Town of Ashford (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrims Hospices is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support trained nurses in delivering compassionate end-of-life care in a safe environment. The role requires maintaining patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality while assisting with basic nursing tasks under supervision.

NVQ Level II Care Certificate or equivalent is required. The post holder will contribute to a multidisciplinary team, ensure accurate documentation, engage in training and infection control, and support families with

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level II Care Certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist trained nurses in delivering basic nursing care per care plans.
• Help patients with toilet, washing, bathing, eating and drinking as independently as possible.
• Make beds and clean equipment while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.
• Record care details accurately in the electronic record and report to the nurse.
• Follow infection control guidelines to prevent cross infection.

Skills

Patient care

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level II Care Certificate

Tools

Electronic records system

Job description

Pilgrims Hospices is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support trained nurses in delivering compassionate end-of-life care in a safe environment. The role requires maintaining patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality while assisting with basic nursing tasks under supervision.

NVQ Level II Care Certificate or equivalent is required. The post holder will contribute to a multidisciplinary team, ensure accurate documentation, engage in training and infection control, and support families with