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Health Care Assistant Rapid Personalised Care Service

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

The closing date is 02 October 2024

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Job summary

The role of Rapid Personalised Care Service Healthcare Assistant ( RPCS ) is in place to provide end of life care to patients in their own homes in the final weeks of life. You will work in the community so a car and driving licence will be essential.

Main duties of the job

Competently working alone, as required, with patients and families in the home environment with remote support and guidance from the RPCS Management in adherence to lone worker policy and procedure.

Working collaboratively with hospice and community partners. Acting as a Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care ambassador, actively demonstrating our values and positively promoting the specialist care we provide.

About us

At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, were all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We will support people of all ages who are affected by a progressive life- limiting illness and those who care for them, to live as well as possible by providing choice and ease access to a wide range of palliative care and bereavement services across West Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families, visiting day and night. Its important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Click Apply Now. If successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.

For an informal chat about this role contact Kirsten Porter, (RPCS Team Manager) on kirsten.porter@renniegrovepeace.org Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,272 to £24,823 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

NTX1034085

Job locations

Peace Hospice

Peace Drive

Watford

Herts

WD173PH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrate and maintain consistently high standards of individualised personal care and support under guidance of the RPCS Management.

Work alongside the patients families and / or health care professionals, maintaining an approach that incorporates physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of care in accordance with the Rennie Grove Peace philosophy.

Observe and report changes in the patients symptoms, conditions and circumstances to the RPCS Management and notify other healthcare professionals as necessary.

Work in accordance with the patients agreed care plan. Responsible for identifying and acting on any risk of safeguarding to patients and their families in accordance with the Rennie Grove Peace policies.

Keep accurate and legible records in accordance with legislative requirements and Rennie Grove Peace practice and procedure. Assist with the patients washing, bathing, showering, pressure area care and oral care.

Assist with dressing and undressing the patient as required. Assist with the patients nutritional requirements including preparation of light meals and drinks according to dietary requirements and choice.

Assist with a patients toileting, which may include the use of bed pans, commode or lavatory.

Prompt medication if dispensed in a pharmacy blister pack.

Ensure all verbal and written communication is accurate and timely.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrate and maintain consistently high standards of individualised personal care and support under guidance of the RPCS Management.

Work alongside the patients families and / or health care professionals, maintaining an approach that incorporates physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of care in accordance with the Rennie Grove Peace philosophy.

Observe and report changes in the patients symptoms, conditions and circumstances to the RPCS Management and notify other healthcare professionals as necessary.

Work in accordance with the patients agreed care plan. Responsible for identifying and acting on any risk of safeguarding to patients and their families in accordance with the Rennie Grove Peace policies.

Keep accurate and legible records in accordance with legislative requirements and Rennie Grove Peace practice and procedure. Assist with the patients washing, bathing, showering, pressure area care and oral care.

Assist with dressing and undressing the patient as required. Assist with the patients nutritional requirements including preparation of light meals and drinks according to dietary requirements and choice.

Assist with a patients toileting, which may include the use of bed pans, commode or lavatory.

Prompt medication if dispensed in a pharmacy blister pack.

Ensure all verbal and written communication is accurate and timely.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience working effectively in a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbal and written.
  • Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment.
  • Drive and enthusiasm.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of the team, using initiative.
  • Willingness to complete Level 2 in Medicine Giving.
  • Caring and empathetic approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable to a variety of tasks.
  • Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure.
  • Commitment to the Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care purpose.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

  • Care Certificate / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
  • Experience of working within the care setting.
  • Experience of working within a community setting.
  • Knowledge of and experience in care at the end of life and after death.
  • Relevant experience in assisting patients with their personal hygiene
  • Is caring and empathetic with a passion to provide excellent personalised care.
  • A dedicated team player.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience working effectively in a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbal and written.
  • Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment.
  • Drive and enthusiasm.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of the team, using initiative.
  • Willingness to complete Level 2 in Medicine Giving.
  • Caring and empathetic approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable to a variety of tasks.
  • Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure.
  • Commitment to the Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care purpose.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

  • Care Certificate / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
  • Experience of working within the care setting.
  • Experience of working within a community setting.
  • Knowledge of and experience in care at the end of life and after death.
  • Relevant experience in assisting patients with their personal hygiene
  • Is caring and empathetic with a passion to provide excellent personalised care.
  • A dedicated team player.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Address

Peace Hospice

Peace Drive

Watford

Herts

WD173PH


Employer's website

https://renniegrovepeace.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Address

Peace Hospice

Peace Drive

Watford

Herts

WD173PH


Employer's website

https://renniegrovepeace.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,272 to £24,823 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

NTX1034085

Job locations

Peace Hospice

Peace Drive

Watford

Herts

WD173PH


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