Health Care Assistant

3 weeks ago


Newry, United Kingdom Southern Area Hospice Services Full time

**Main Purpose of Job**

As a member of the Health Care Assistant team (Bank), you will work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team in providing holistic specialist palliative care to patients and families within the inpatient unit.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

Assist the patient as required with fundamental nursing care in all aspects of the activities of daily living as delegated by registered nursing staff for example washing, toileting, eating and drinking

Undertake clinical duties as required in the unit, which have been delegated by registered nursing staff. These may include venepuncture, simple dressings, and physiological observations

Communicate effectively, having an empathetic and professional manner when liaising with patients, relatives, and colleagues

Observe, report, and document any changes in patients' condition, nutrition or behaviour including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual condition. Be aware of key palliative care symptoms, notifying the relevant multidisciplinary team members in the event of emergency or deterioration

Build and maintain trusting relationships with patients, (and with the patient’s loved ones) demonstrating empathy and promoting the hospice values at all times

Undertake duties which are required to ensure excellent standards of hygiene and prevention of cross infection

Comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control

Where appropriate provide information and guidance on the services/ benefits available to the patient and assist them in accessing same, signposting where necessary, to the required service(s) - or to the relevant person in the wider multi-disciplinary team to enable this

Work within the limits of own competences and responsibility and will refer issues beyond these limits to registered nursing staff

Ensure equipment and stock levels are maintained and assist in the ordering and documentation of same

Promote and be an advocate for Southern Area Hospice Services at all times

**Professional Responsibilities**

Work in accordance with Southern Area Hospice Services policies and procedures

Participate in clinical supervision and the annual performance review process to identify opportunities for learning and development

Participate in mandatory training as required and be willing to undertake further learning and development to meet the changing needs of the service

Actively participate in team meetings and share learnings to the benefit of all

Fully participate in all workplace audits, assist in the development of the service, in order to improve patient outcomes

Participate in the induction and training of new members of staff, students, and others

**Reporting & Records**

Maintain accurate records (manually/ electronically) as requested, ensuring all documentation is legible, accurate, written in black ink and clearly signed and time dated

Participate in patient hand-over reports and at all times respect the confidential nature of the work involved

Report accidents/incidents/complaints immediately to the nurse in charge and assist in the investigation of same, both verbally and in writing as required

Adhere to all relevant SAHS’ policies, including Confidentiality and Data Protection (GDPR)

**Health & Safety**

Under the Health and Safety at Work (NI Order 1978, you are required to take all reasonable steps while at work to ensure your own health and safety and safety of those who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. You are also required to co-operate fully with regard to the implementation of health and safety arrangements and should not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare at work. You must familiarise yourself with and comply with all health and safety policies which are relevant to your area of work.

**Equal Opportunities**

**Values & Behaviours**

All employees of Southern Area Hospice Services are required to promote and support its mission and values

Core Values: Dignity, Compassion, Integrity, Innovation, Excellence and Equality

Employees are expected to:
Always operate with honesty and integrity

Show respect for and a sensitivity towards all those you meet in your working day

Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality

Actively develop self and others where possible

Participate in corporate or fund-raising events to enable all employees to make a personal contribution to the success of the charity

Operate with tact, patience and diplomacy and maintain a sensitive and professional approach towards colleagues and service users

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

Pay: From £21,730.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- relevant: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equi


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