Vacancy: Bank Care Assistant
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the IPU Charge Nurse/ Day Services Team Leader and Staff Nurses and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will actively participate in the delivery of evidence-based person-centred care.
Main Responsibilities
* Carry out individual patient care needs, ensuring safe, effective person-centred care is carried out with dignity and respect under the supervision of staff nurse.
* Work collaboratively with all members of the MDT ensuring effective communication and the delivery of high standards of care.
* Ensure that own practice is safe and effective.
* Ensure you maintain a high standard of accurate documentation in relation to patient’s activities of daily living.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Provide comfort and spiritual support for patients and/or their family members on a regular basis.
* Maintain own safety and that of a clean and tidy environment.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* SVQ 2 in Health Care or equivalent, or evidence of working towards this qualification. (Essential)
Knowledge/Experience
* A proven interest in palliative care. (Essential)
* Recent experience within a Health care environment as a health care assistant. (Essential)
* Experience and knowledgeable in nursing care and all activities of daily living. (Essential)
Ability/Skills
* Confident and competent in use of moving and handling equipment. (Essential)
* Able to document care notes in a variety of forms. (Essential)
* Effective communication skills. (Essential)
* Motivated and keen to continue to develop own practice. (Essential)
* Confidence in own skills/abilities and able to escalate to appropriate staff member if required. (Essential)
Personal Qualities
* Display the hospice values: Kind, Compassionate, honest and inclusive towards patients, relatives, staff, volunteers. (Essential)
* Able to practice self-care and look after own mental wellbeing. (Essential)
* Ability to manage own emotions during potentially challenging/emotive conversations. (Essential)
* Able to maintain professionalism and display desired characteristics when under pressure and during potentially difficult circumstances. (Essential)
Closing date: February 18th 2025
Interviews Week Commencing: March 3rd 2025
Department: Employed
Role: Patient and Family Services
Locations: Racecourse Road, Ayr
Hourly salary:
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
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