We are looking for a Hospice at Home Healthcare Assistant as we are expanding our Hospice at Home service into Hammersmith Fulham.
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.
We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.
We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.
What would be my responsibilities as a Hospice at Home Healthcare Assistant
The post holder will be working alone in patient’s home and will be responsible for the provision of their individual care needs may include; assisting with client’s personal hygiene, toileting need, monitoring skin integrity, supporting with nutrition and hydration and prompting re medication. You will also be providing emotional support to the patient and those important to the them.
The service is designed to deliver end of life and respite care for patients with specialist palliative care needs that wish to remain in their own home. The Health Care assistant will work autonomously and be responsible for giving a quality of care. You will be supported in your role by the Hospice @Home Clinical Support Nurses and the Hospice@Home Nurse Manager.
Am I the right person for this role?
You will have
- NVQ level 2 or 3
- Experience of caring for patients at end of life or those with life limiting illness
- At least 12 months experience as a Health Care Assistant in a hospital or other caring environment
Why apply for this role?
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;
When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:
- Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
- 27 days annual leave
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
- Free newspaper and media subscriptions
- Local Business discounts
- Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
- Personal development and training courses
- Annual events and recognition awards
- Career progression and increments
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.