Health Care Assistant
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Job summary
The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the care team that supports Registered Nurses in the delivery of high standards of palliative and supportive care for patients, families and loved ones.
Main duties of the job
The post holder may work across the In-Patient, Hospice at Home, Fast track service providing palliative and supportive care to patients living with advancing illness. The role involves contact on a physical, psychological, spiritual and emotional level with patients and their families. The post holder will undertake a range of care and support activities under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse.
This post is subject to unsocial working conditions i.e. 24 hour shift rota (day and night shifts, week days and weekends, bank holidays). It may include lone working as a Night Sitter or in delivering Day Respite Care in patients homes.
About us
St Mary's Hospice provides care and comfort for patients living with any life shortening illness or long term condition and their family. We support people from the moment of diagnosis and their families for longer
Details
Date posted
24 February 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
VPA281D656
Job locations
St. Marys Hospice
Ford Park
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA127JP
Employer details
Employer name
St. Mary's Hospice
Address
St. Marys Hospice
Ford Park
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA127JP
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