Job summary
At St Michaels Hospice, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and their families. As a member of our clinical team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Bank Health Care Assistants to join our In Patient Unit.
As a key member of a skilled interdisciplinary team, you will support the holistic needs of patients, their families and carers. Working alongside our Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals, you will deliver the highest standards of service, including compassionate and dignified care for patients at the end of life and those closest to them, ensuring that personal goals and priorities are fulfilled.
Main duties of the job
To work under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse or Nursing Assistant NVQ level 3.
To assist patients with their personal care and all activities of daily living.
To take into account the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of the patient, their relatives and friends.
To observe patients general condition, in line with the plan of care.
To help move, position and mobilize patients.
Assist with day to day administration related to patient care.
Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of patients, their relatives and friends.
Participate in programmes of social and recreational activities for patients, in conjunction with voluntary staff.
Provide support and information to families and professional colleagues.
To be aware of and adhere to all local policies/protocols.
Patient care duties
To listen and talk with patients, their families and friends in a caring and sensitive manner and inform qualified staff of salient issues.
To maintain confidentiality of patients and those important to them.
Maintain accurate, clear and concise paper and computerised nursing records.
To help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of patients.
To liaise closely with the Registered Nurse within the In Patient Unit with regard to patient care, changes in condition, and deal with queries from relatives.
About us
At St Michaels Hospice, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for our employees. We offer a range of benefits to ensure that our employees feel valued and supported, including:
- Subsidised employee meals and free refreshments
- Free parking
- Supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your continued professional development
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their professional development and well-being. We invite you to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Health Care Assistant is a member of the care team who is appointed to assist and support the qualified staff in providing high standards of palliative and nursing care to the patients and their relatives.
2.0
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 To work under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse or Nursing Assistant NVQ level 3.
2.2 To assist patients with their personal care and all activities of daily living.
2.3 To take into account the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of the patient, their relatives and friends.
2.4 To observe patients general condition, in line with the plan of care.
2.5 To help move, position and mobilize patients.
2.6 Assist with day to day administration related to patient care.
2.7 Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of patients, their relatives and friends.
2.8 Participate in programmes of social and recreational activities for patients, in conjunction with voluntary staff.
2.9 Provide support and information to families and professional colleagues.
2.10 To be aware of and adhere to all local policies/protocols.
Patient care duties
2.11 To listen and talk with patients, their families and friends in a caring and sensitive manner and inform qualified staff of salient issues.
2.12 To maintain confidentiality of patients and those important to them.
2.13 Maintain accurate, clear and concise paper and computerised nursing records.
2.14 To help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of patients.
2.15 To liaise closely with the Registered Nurse within the In Patient Unit with regard to patient care, changes in condition, and deal with queries from relatives.
Last Updated April 2019
Ongoing personal development
2.16 To ensure that own professional development is maintained in line with the Hospices Review Process.
2.17 To attend mandatory training, e.g. manual handling, fire safety etc and to attend appropriate in-service and study days.
2.18 Ensure the safety of patients, carers and colleagues through familiarity of Health and Safety hospice policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Health Care Assistant is a member of the care team who is appointed to assist and support the qualified staff in providing high standards of palliative and nursing care to the patients and their relatives.
2.0
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 To work under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse or Nursing Assistant NVQ level 3.
2.2 To assist patients with their personal care and all activities of daily living.
2.3 To take into account the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of the patient, their relatives and friends.
2.4 To observe patients general condition, in line with the plan of care.
2.5 To help move, position and mobilize patients.
2.6 Assist with day to day administration related to patient care.
2.7 Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of patients, their relatives and friends.
2.8 Participate in programmes of social and recreational activities for patients, in conjunction with voluntary staff.
2.9 Provide support and information to families and professional colleagues.
2.10 To be aware of and adhere to all local policies/protocols.
Patient care duties
2.11 To listen and talk with patients, their families and friends in a caring and sensitive manner and inform qualified staff of salient issues.
2.12 To maintain confidentiality of patients and those important to them.
2.13 Maintain accurate, clear and concise paper and computerised nursing records.
2.14 To help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of patients.
2.15 To liaise closely with the Registered Nurse within the In Patient Unit with regard to patient care, changes in condition, and deal with queries from relatives.
Last Updated April 2019
Ongoing personal development
2.16 To ensure that own professional development is maintained in line with the Hospices Review Process.
2.17 To attend mandatory training, e.g. manual handling, fire safety etc and to attend appropriate in-service and study days.
2.18 Ensure the safety of patients, carers and colleagues through familiarity of Health and Safety hospice policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education in maths
- Level 2 vocational qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- Experience working with adults in a health care setting providing direct patient care
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills with colleagues, patients and others
- Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Keyboard skills and be computer literate
- Able to act on own initiative
- Able to motivate oneself
- Able to work under pressure and adapt as required
- Communicate in a sensitive manner
- Physical effort
- Frequent moderate physical effort over short periods. Lift and push light objects, bend over patients, kneel, turn, and move patients. On feet for majority of shift (6 or 12 hours)
- Emotional effort
- Frequent requirement for high levels of concentration. Pattern predictable. Frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances, care of terminally ill patient, deterioration/death
Desirable
- Working towards Level 3 vocational qualification in Health and Social Care
- Worked in Residential/
- Nursing Home or Hospital environment
- Be willing to learn about Palliative/Holistic Care
- Experience of working in a Hospice
- Support/administering of medication
- Flexible in approach towards role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education in maths
- Level 2 vocational qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- Experience working with adults in a health care setting providing direct patient care
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills with colleagues, patients and others
- Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Keyboard skills and be computer literate
- Able to act on own initiative
- Able to motivate oneself
- Able to work under pressure and adapt as required
- Communicate in a sensitive manner
- Physical effort
- Frequent moderate physical effort over short periods. Lift and push light objects, bend over patients, kneel, turn, and move patients. On feet for majority of shift (6 or 12 hours)
- Emotional effort
- Frequent requirement for high levels of concentration. Pattern predictable. Frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances, care of terminally ill patient, deterioration/death
Desirable
- Working towards Level 3 vocational qualification in Health and Social Care
- Worked in Residential/
- Nursing Home or Hospital environment
- Be willing to learn about Palliative/Holistic Care
- Experience of working in a Hospice
- Support/administering of medication
- Flexible in approach towards role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
