Health Care Assistant

4 weeks ago

Birkenhead, Wirral, United Kingdom Wirral Hospice St John's Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our Inpatient Unit at Wirral Hospice St John's. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Aim to maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients within the Inpatient Unit
  • Work under the instructions of a qualified nurse to give care to patients and their families
  • Undertake clerical duties as required
  • Be aware of the holistic needs of patients and their families and the Philosophy of Hospice Care
  • Work within the agreed policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Hospice
  • Assist trained staff or work independently, as per Care Plan set out by Trained Nurse in administering direct patient care
  • Assist trained staff in dealing with bereavement issues
  • Attend Mandatory Training and keep updated and adhere with hospice policy
  • Take responsibility for keeping supplies topped up
  • Assist with appropriate aspects of nursing care and with support from qualified staff to ensure patients' carers are appropriately supported
  • Escort and chaperone patients, as appropriate
  • Collect and deliver specimens as appropriate
  • Maintain patient clinical documentation within the guidelines of the activities of the role and ensure this is countersigned by a qualified member of the nursing team, within the hospice
  • Work as a member of the ward team to provide a climate conducive to learning and high standards of patient care and strive to maintain relationships within the ward
  • Ensure safe storage and economic use of equipment. Be aware of COSHH Regulations
  • On occasions represent the Hospice at outside fundraising events
Person Specification
  • Motivation
    • Enthusiastic
    • Assertive
    • Work under pressure
    • Confident
    • Ability to prioritise
    • Ability to work unsupervised
    • Good initiative
    • Good communicator
  • Personality
    • Confident
    • Reliable
    • Excellent initiative
    • Conscientious
    • Excellent communicator
    • Team Player
    • Flexible
  • Other
    • Commitment to work unsocial hours
  • Experience
    • 6 months Nursing Auxiliary/HCA
  • Qualifications
    • QCF or equivalent Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
    • Care Certificate
About Wirral Hospice St John's

Wirral Hospice St John's has a 41-year history of supporting the residents of Wirral who have incurable life-limiting illness. The organisation continues to grow and develop in response to the needs of our community. Currently, support is delivered by multi-professional teams working in our Inpatient unit, Outpatient, Wellbeing, and Hospice at Home services.

The hospice benefits from being an independent charity, allowing flexibility and creativity in the design and delivery of services while being firmly integrated with key local NHS providers. Care and support are delivered with integrity and quality.

NHSSuperannuation is transferrable for existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme.

As a relatively small organisation, we are committed to developing the skills and interests of our staff to ensure the workforce is motivated and equipped to deliver what is expected of them in a compassionate and competent manner through apprenticeships, formal training, and workplace experience.

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