Palliative Healthcare Assistant

• Supporting with Nutritional needs including helping with feeding when required.
• Washing, dressing and general personal hygiene care
• Supporting the emotional needs of the patient and their family or carer.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and the use of mobility aids, ensuring equipment is used safely and reported if faulty.
• Recognise any changes in the patients condition and report to the Nurse Coordinator.
• Assist with any clinical tasks in accordance with training.
• Provide support to patients with palliative or end of life care needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and the wider healthcare team.
• Support a safe, clear and concise handover after visits.
• Follow infection prevention and control measures.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies for vulnerable adults.
• To work within professional boundaries, seeking advice as needed.
• To work within the laid down protocols and guidelines to deliver care as specified in the Charitys policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
• At all times and to all people act as an ambassador of Lawrence Nurses.
• Lawrence Nurses operates a no-smoking policy. The post holder should either be a non-smoker or be prepared not to smoke anywhere when on LN business.
• Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
• Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Charity into disrepute.
• Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Charity.

• A supportive, collaborative atmosphere where everyone's voice is valued.
• Strong professional ethics, with compassion and respect at the heart of everything we do.
• A calm, thoughtful approach to care, even in challenging situations.
• Shared purpose and passion, creating a sense of belonging and pride in our work.

• Competitive salary and enhancements for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory training, including palliative care development opportunities.
• Regular clinical supervision and emotional wellbeing support.
• A close-knit, experienced team who will help you grow and thrive.

Essential

• Demonstrate an interest in healthcare development.
• Hold a current and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Must be able and willing to support a flexible approach to working patterns and locations.
• Must live within one hour of the office base.

Essential

• Communicate with people in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Ability to work alone in a complex and stressful environment and demonstrate appropriate coping mechanisms.
• Ability to quickly identify and solve problems and take action to address issues.
• Ability to use own initiative and preparedness to seek advice when necessary.
• Ability to use MS Office and Email.

Desirable

• Ability to use Google drive.
• Knowledge of patient electronic records such as EMIS.
• Demonstrates initiative in changing care situations.
• Up to date awareness of the skills and knowledge and competencies required for patients with palliative care needs.