We are looking for a flexible and motivated Healthcare assistant to join our St John's Hospice team. The post holder will be working alone in patient’s homes (which may include nursing, residential homes or hostels) and will be responsible for the provision of their individual care and other duties as requested by the service. The Health Care assistant will work autonomously and be responsible for giving a quality of care. Care will be directed in the home by the supervising CNS/D/N.
St John’s Hospice@Home service is one of the core services provided by St John’s Hospice. The service is expanding to fully meet the needs of patients with cancer and life limiting illness who choose to be cared for and die at home. The service operates mainly in Westminster, Brent and Kensington and Chelsea Primary Care Trusts and aims to be a flexible and responsive service to meet incremental targets to increase the number of patients who receive the service.
Located in leafy St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St John’s.
Am I the right person for this Hospice at Home Healthcare Assistant role?
- NVQ level 2 or higher qualification
- At least 12 months experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or other caring environment
- Ability to work without direct supervision within the bounds of the Healthcare Assistant role
- Awareness of Palliative Care
- Computer literate
- Flexibility to work internal rotation including nights and weekends
What are the Responsibilities of this Hospice at Home Healthcare Assistant role?
- To have a basic understanding of the special nursing needs of patients requiring palliative care
- To assist in ensuring that the client is cared for in a safe and comfortable environment
- To assist in meeting all aspects of a client’s personal hygiene and toileting needs.
- To assist with feeding/drinking when necessary
- To assist with moving/turning/mobilisation of the client, depending on what is most appropriate
- To assist with and be aware of any actions that may be necessary at the time of a client’s death
- To adhere to the Lone Worker policy of ringing in following a shift
- To have knowledge of all Hospital/Hospice@Home policies and procedures and adhere to them
- To maintain standards of care given to the client under the direction of the CNS/D/N
- To be able to listen, support and communicate effectively with clients and their family/friends.
- To maintain an up to date record of all care given to a client during each shift.
- To report to the Hospice@Home Coordinator on a daily basis and advise of any observed changes to the client’s condition .
- Be aware of when it is appropriate to call out the GP/Other Health Care Professionals to a patients homes
- To report any adverse incidents, accidents, complaints to the Hospice@Home Coordinator and complete relevant documentation as necessary
Why apply for this role as Hospice at Home Healthcare Assistant?
At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits; from 27 days annual leave, generous private healthcare cover, contributory pension schemes – including continuation of the NHS pension.
Working with us, all eligible employees receive;
- Competitive pay with progressive band structuring
- Private healthcare cover of up to £20,000 per year
- Ongoing training and development programmes
- Discounts at local, national and online shops
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle to work loan scheme
- Employee “Service Excellence” recognition rewards
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.
It will be necessary to obtain a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for this post, which will reveal any information relating to your criminal record held on police records