HCA Overnight NW Herts/Bucks

3 weeks ago

Watford, United Kingdom Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care Full time

Job summary

The purpose of this role is to deliver care and support to patients, families, and carers at home for those identified as requiring care and support at end of life.

Main duties of the job

Competently working alone, or with a registered health professional (nurse or paramedic), as required, with patients and their families in the home environment with support and guidance from qualified professionals. Respond to all calls and requests for patient visits, speaking with patients and relatives as required. To adhere to the lone worker policy and procedure. Working collaboratively with hospice and community partners. Acting as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community.

About us

At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, were all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We will support people of all ages who are affected by a progressive life- limiting illness (and those who care for them), to live as well as possible by providing choice and ease access to a wide range of palliative care and bereavement services across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families, visiting day and night. Its important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrate and maintain consistently high standards of individualised personal care and support under guidance of the Rennie Grove Peace Hospice at Home Management Team. Work alongside the patients' families and / or health care professionals, maintaining an approach that incorporates physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of care in accordance with the Rennie Grove Peace philosophy. Observe and report changes in the patient's symptoms, conditions, and circumstances to the registered health professional, and notify other healthcare professionals as necessary. Work in accordance with the patient's agreed care plan. Support the patient with any physical / personal care, if the situation requires, maintaining dignity whilst doing. This may include a simple dressing or carrying out last offices if required. Responsible for identifying and acting on any risk of safeguarding to patients and their families in accordance with the Rennie Grove Peace policies. Keep accurate and legible records in accordance with legislative requirements and Rennie Grove Peace practice and procedure. Prompt medication if dispensed in a pharmacy blister pack. Ensure all verbal and written communication is accurate and timely. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

No essential qualifications required.

Desirable

Care Certificate / NVQ Level 2.

Experience

Essential

Proven experience working effectively in a team.

Desirable

Experience of working within a care setting. Experience of working within a community setting. Knowledge of and experience in care at end of life and after death. Relevant experience in assisting patients with their personal hygiene.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment. Drive and enthusiasm. Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a team, using initiative. Caring and empathetic approach. Excellent interpersonal skills. Flexible and adaptable to a variety of tasks. Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure. Able to maintain confidentiality. Commitment to Rennie Grove Peace purpose. Is caring and empathetic with a passion to provide excellent personalised care.

Desirable

A dedicated team player.

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