Job Summary
We are currently looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to work in Choose Home. Offering care to patients with advanced end stage illnesses, many of whom may also have a range of complex symptom control needs. You will have a passion for palliative care.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will be compassionate, flexible, and reliable. You will be confident in your approach with the ability to form good working relationships with all levels of staff and demonstrate a commitment to team working.
About Us
St Christophers Hospice was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders and formed part of the modern hospice movement. Proudly celebrating over 50 years and with a turnover of over £20 million, we provide invaluable care and support to over 6,000 people across the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
Job Responsibilities
Your new role will involve providing care to patients with advanced end stage illnesses and complex symptom control needs. You will contribute to a stimulating and rewarding career, making a real difference to the lives and experiences of people living with life limiting and terminal illness.
What You Will Get in Return
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from access to excellent training and development opportunities, staff health and wellbeing schemes, a contributory pension scheme, and life assurance with a generous beneficiary plan. You will also have access to free off-street parking nearby and an onsite staff canteen.
Qualifications
Essential
* Good level of Education (i.e. minimum Level 2)
Desirable
* Palliative Care Experience
Experience
Essential
* Experience of caring for terminally ill patients and their families in their own home
Desirable
* Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
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: St Christopher’s Hospice
Address: St Christopher's - Sydenham, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 6DZ
Employer's Website: https://www.stchristophers.org.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr