Community Healthcare Assistant

ideal candidate will have NVQ level II in Health and Social Care or the Care

Certificate, with experience in community / palliative care.

As well as joining our

rewarding and well-respected organisation, St Elizabeth Hospice is here to

support your career, with progression and training opportunities available to

enhance your skills and development.

Every patient and family

member is valued, and we pride ourselves in giving dedicated time to care for

patients, whether it is in a patients home, on the telephone through OneCall

or at the In-Patient Unit in Ipswich.

Salary: WTE: £25,272.00 per annum (based on

37.5 hours per week)

Hours: Various hours available covering 7

days a week, day and night shifts

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Elizabeth Hospice is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults and

young people that we work with and has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse,

neglect and discrimination of any person. As such, all posts are subject to a

rigorous safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal

records and vetting checks. We have a range of robust safeguarding policies in

place which promote safeguarding across the hospice and staff are expected to

undertake regular, mandatory safeguarding training to equip them with the

knowledge and skills to identify and respond to potential risks.

INTERVIEW DATE - to be confirmed

To work as part of the Virtual Ward team to

provide holistic and specialist end-of-life care to patients to meet their

preferred place of care; whilst working flexibly and responding to changing

situations within the community.

demonstrate a commitment to keeping adults and young people safe

report any disclosure made to you to the appropriate person

report any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person

maintain an awareness of the hospices policies in relation to safeguarding

To carry out agreed

tasks involving direct patient care and activities within patients' homes, (IPU

and Outpatient unit as required) working within the level of training and

competence.

To assist in physical

care involving hygiene, elimination, eating and drinking, mobilisation, rest,

sleep and comfort needs.

To assist in meeting

the patients and their familys spiritual and psychological needs, recognising

and respecting religious and cultural beliefs.

To respect the

patients need for social interaction or solitude, recognising the importance

of work and recreation.

To assist in providing

support and comfort for the dying patient and his/her family.

To work as part of a 24

hours a day, 7 days a week service supporting the OneCall service alongside

community nursing team overnight which includes answering the phone and any

duties delegated by the nursing staff. This could involve completing documentation

on SystemOne, driving, stock checking, preparing equipment for nursing

colleagues and supporting patients with personal care needs.

To assist in effective

verbal and written communication between patients, families and professionals

working in the community and Hospice.

maintain accurate records of patient care.

perform certain clinical tasks such as bladder washouts - if appropriate and

after passing competencies and training.

refer to additional Hospice services or/and District Nurse or Family Support

Worker any symptoms, concerns for either the patient or family and changes or

deterioration of the patient's condition.

have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these

within everyday practice and intervention/within your role.

Act as a positive

ambassador for St Elizabeth Hospice

Where the postholder is

a member of a professional body, comply to the professional standards set by

that body. Ensure registration is current and practice continuous professional

development.

Because of the special

nature of the hospice and its work, the postholder may on occasion be asked to

undertake other duties to help maintain our high standards of care and

engagement.

innovative and compassionate organisation. Hear from Healthcare Assistants

themselves on why working at St Elizabeth Hospice is so special:

Joining the hospice is

the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I cant imagine working

anywhere else, its a very special place to be and to work.

Many people have said

it must be very sad to work at the hospice, which it can be, but it is also the

most uplifting and positive place that I have ever worked.

I wouldnt change my

job for the world. Being able to continue supporting people during difficult

times in their lives, has been one of the most rewarding and proudest moments

in my career.

People often assume

working at the hospice is dark, gloomy and sad, but this is not the case. We

work with the living and help make a difference to people during very difficult

times in their lives. It is a real privilege to be a part of an organisation

that provides this special care, and I have felt this same feeling ever since I

joined.

The hospice offers a

Generous benefit package, including

27

days annual leave entitlement

Pension

scheme

Cycle

to Work Scheme

Qualifications

Essential: - Good standard of education in numeracy and literacy; - NVQ level II or Care Certificate (be prepared to complete if do not possess)

Desirable: - NVQ level III in direct care

Experience

Specific Skills

Personal Qualities