Hca - Hospice at Home

If required provide care for the body after death and support family members/carers following the death. To assist patients with their personal care as appropriate and according to their wishes, maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. Perform and record clinical observations of patients and have an awareness of the relevance. Undertake minor dressings and treatments as required.

Be confident in the use of patient care equipment and associated safety procedures. Prompt patients on regular oral medication when patient is self-medicating. Observe the syringe driver providing medication to patients and alert the appropriate health care professional should problems occur training will be provided. Take all precautions to ensure the control of infection is minimised whilst delivering care to the patient.

Attend debriefing discussions, meetings and contribute to the development of the service as required/requested. Act in such a manner as to satisfy public trust and confidence, to uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the Hospice. The postholder is required to take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions. Education and Training To identify own learning needs and interests, taking responsibility for own personal development To be proactive in accessing educational and development opportunities Attend all mandatory training and in house study days, meetings and discussions when required/requested e.g.

Raphaels policies and procedures and to take responsibility for own actions/inactions. To act in accordance with workplace legislation/requirements including Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity and Data Protection. To share and model SRHs values and expected behaviours at all times..To participate in all employee engagement activities including team, departmental or other staff meetings as required and to contribute to SRHs annual staff survey.