Do you want to develop your healthcare assistant's skills into a specialist role and be part of a pro-active multi-disciplinary and professional team, who put excellent patient care as their priority?
Do you have a passion for working collaboratively in an environment of thriving on positive change and making a difference to those with palliative and end of life care needs?
Are you passionate about supporting and empowering patients to live well until their very last moment in their life?
If so, then the role of Healthcare Assistant at Pilgrims may be just the job for you!
We are seeking well-motivated and forward thinking professionals to join our multi-disciplinary team, in supporting patients across east Kent.The successful candidate will join a busy and dynamic ward where they will be assisting the Nursing team in ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care in a safe and pleasant environment.Main duties of the jobWorking under the direct supervision of the registered nurse administers as directed in the patients care plan, nursing care to patients in order to meet their fundamental health care needsAssisting patients with personal care whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all timesAssisting patients to eat and or drink as independently as possibleUndertaking some tasks independently without direction and supervision i.e. making beds and cleaning of equipmentMaintaining accurate records at the point of care using the hospices electronic record and reports relevant information directly to the registered nurseUsing and storing all equipment safely and correctly in accordance with Hospice and manufacturers instructionsAttending mandatory trainingEnsuring patient's safety at all times and that any care given is in line with training received and follows either verbal direction from a registered nurse or is directed via written nursing care plans or multidisciplinary goal setting sheetsAssisting in transferring deceased patients to the relevant areas in the hospice settingAssisting in giving the deceased last offices respecting their spiritual, cultural and religious needsReleasing the patient in to the care of the relevant undertakersEnsuring safe custody of patients propertyAs our wards operate on a shift working basis, candidates need a flexible approach to working hours, including the ability to work nights and weekends.About usAs an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end of life care services to patients and their families across east Kent.Our commitment is to provide open, compassionate care and expertise for patients and their families both in the community and in-patient units.Our Vision is of a community where people with a terminal illness, and their family and friends, are supported and empowered to live well in mind and body until the very last moment of their life.Other BenefitsAs an Employer of Choice, our commitment to supporting our employees and volunteers is a key priority.Our hospices offer : Modern, friendly and highly professional working environmentsOpportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learningAlignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension schemeA sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile causeA sense of wellbeingA good work-life balanceLocations across well-populated areas of east Kent all providing very good road and rail linksNHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light CardJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will assist the trained nurses in ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care in a safe and pleasant environment.In order to be considered you must have NVQ Level II Care Certificate or equivalent.Clinical and Professional ResponsibilitiesWorking under the direct supervision of the registered nurse administers as directed in the patients care plan, basic nursing care to patients in order to meet their fundamental health care needs.Assist patients with personal care whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all timesTo be responsible for undertaking some tasks independently without direction and supervision.Makes accurate records at the point of care using the hospices electronic record and reports relevant information directly to the registered nurse.To use and store all equipment safely and correctly in accordance with Hospice and manufacturers instructions.To attend mandatory training and updates.Assisting in transferring deceased patients to the relevant areas in the hospice setting.Assisting in giving the deceased last offices respecting their spiritual, cultural and religious needs.Releasing the patient in to the care of the relevant undertakers.Ensuring safe custody of patients property.Person SpecificationSkills and AbilitiesGood communication and organisational skillsWorking on own initiative with common sense approachUnderstanding and ability to demonstrate how to care for a patient in a palliative care ward environmentWillingness to work unsocial hours including nights regularly or on a permanent basisCar owner or access to suitable transport arrangements to enable to undertake jobFlexible approach to working pattern and dutiesSensitive, caring and empatheticConfidence to work alone and as part of a teamGood communication skills with patients, families, carers and the multi-disciplinary teamQualificationsNVQ in Care Level II Or Care CertificateRight to work in the UKAll candidates must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence of proof will be requested as part of the pre-screening process.ExperienceExperience of caring for othersPrevious experience in providing personal care to patientsPalliative / hospice care experiencePrevious experience in community careDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order)
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