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.
Responsibilities
* Working under the direct supervision of the registered nurse to administer basic nursing care to patients as directed in the patients’ care plan.
* Assisting patients with personal care while maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
* Helping patients to eat and drink as independently as possible.
* Undertaking some tasks independently without direction and supervision, such as making beds and cleaning equipment.
* Maintaining accurate records at the point of care using the hospice’s electronic record and reporting relevant information directly to the registered nurse.
* Using and storing all equipment safely and correctly in accordance with Hospice and manufacturer’s instructions.
* Attending mandatory training.
* Ensuring patient safety at all times and that any care given is in line with training received.
* Assisting in transferring deceased patients to the relevant areas in the hospice setting.
* Respecting the spiritual, cultural, and religious needs of the deceased during last offices.
* Ensuring safe custody of patients’ property.
* Actively participating in the prevention of cross-infection, understanding and adopting the principles of infection control.
* Assisting in the monitoring, storing, and disposal of equipment and hazardous materials in accordance with health and safety.
* Reporting any incident or near miss immediately to the nurse in charge of the ward.
* Recognizing and appropriately responding to changes in patients' conditions.
* Actively contributing to service development.
We provide an extensive range of physical and psychological support measures through our health and wellbeing programme, including:
* A supportive and friendly working environment.
* Regular quality interactions with our clinical and medical teams.
* Strong working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary teams.
* Ongoing training and CPD/career development.
* Access to a range of resources for help and support.
* Regular self-care and development sessions.
As our wards operate on a shift working basis, you will need a flexible approach to working hours, including the ability to work nights and weekends.
About Us
As 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
“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.”
We recognize that our workforce is integral to the delivery of our Vision and our charitable aims. Pilgrims Hospices continues to create a highly skilled, motivated, engaged, and healthy workforce.
Other Benefits
As an Employer of Choice, our commitment to supporting our employees and volunteers is a key priority.
* Modern, friendly, and highly professional working environments.
* Opportunities for professional development through extensive learning.
* Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme.
* A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause.
* A good work-life balance.
* Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent with good road and rail links.
* NHS and financial discounts, e.g., Blue Light Card.
* Cycle to Work Schemes.
* Free hospice parking.
If you think this is your ideal role and want to join us in providing high-quality patient care and support to those at the end of their life, please apply now.
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