Healthcare Assistant

Primary Integrated Community Services are supporting Bassetlaw Hospice with the recruitment for the following vacancy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES At Bassetlaw Hospice, we provide compassionate, person-centred palliative and end-of-life care for patients and their families. Our staff, volunteers and supporters work together to create a warm, safe and supportive environment where dignity, safety and confidentiality are respected at all times. We expect all colleagues to uphold these values and ensure that every patient receives the highest possible standard of physical, psychological and spiritual care. Key Accountabilities Clinical Practice Assist with all activities of daily living, addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients. Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by registered professionals. Support treatment and activities for patients within the inpatient environment. Maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records, both written and electronic. Promote maximum independence and dignity for patients. To help them achieve reasonable and achievable goals Undertake any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role. Performance Measures: Care delivered in accordance with hospice policies, procedures, and CQC standards. Accurate and timely record-keeping. Adherence to infection prevention and control and safeguarding requirements. Must have experience in care Palliative experience is desirable Safeguarding All staff are responsible for ensuring that risks of harm to children and vulnerable adults are minimised. Concerns must be addressed in line with hospice safeguarding policies and local multi-agency procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) This role requires an enhanced DBS check at the point of recruitment and periodically thereafter. Infection Prevention and Control All employees must follow hospice infection prevention and control procedures and undertake mandatory training. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Staff must demonstrate understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in line with hospice policy and legislation. Data Quality Accurate and timely record-keeping is essential for safe care delivery and effective decision-making. Communication Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and families, using tact, reassurance and compassion. Analytical and Judgement Skills Recognise variances in a patients condition and report promptly to a registered professional. Planning and Organisational Skills Organise day-to-day work activities to deliver care within patient care plans. Physical and Emotional Effort Frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort and exposure to distressing circumstances due to nature of end-of-life care.