Job summary
The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the care team that supports Registered Nurses and other health professionals in the delivery of high standards of palliative and supportive care for patients, families and loved ones. Staff play a vital role in helping the hospice maintain these high standards of care.
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 provides care and comfort for patients 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
Date posted
16 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.98 to £14.61 an hour based on relevant qualifications
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP83CD9FAE
Job locations
Cumbria
LA127JP
Employer details
Employer name
St. Mary's Hospice
Address
Cumbria
LA127JP
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