Health Care Assistant Inpatient Unit in Newport inNewport PUBLISHED THU 12 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

• 36 hours per week (3 x 12 hours shifts on internal rotation)
• To care for patients with Palliative care needs.
• To provide support, personal and respite care for patients and their families at our Inpatient Unit.

• To work in accordance with the policies and procedures of St. Davids Hospice Care and the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times.
• To ensure patients comfort and dignity at all times.
• To work alongside patients and nurses, whilst also recognising their need for privacy.
• To perform basic nursing procedures in accordance with St Davids Care Plan and document all intervention.
• To report any changes in the patients condition to the nurse in charge of the shift.
• To help with patients personal hygiene and toilet needs as appropriate.
• To maintain a safe environment for self, patients and carers at all times.
• To be familiar with the Care Decisions Tool for the last days of life.

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• To recognise and accept the limits of personal knowledge and responsibility.
• To be aware of ones own responsibilities towards Health and Safety Regulations and all SDHC policies.
• To verbally report any accident or untoward incident as soon as possible followed by written details.
• To be aware of hospice policies and procedures.
• To undertake any training identified as necessary by SDHC.
• To participate in clinical supervision.
• To observe a No Smoking policy whilst on duty.
• To observe a No Sleeping on duty policy.
• To contact the nurse in charge in the event of any problems occurring during the shift or if their condition causes concern or if the patient dies.
• Ensure a verbal handover from clinical team prior to shift commencement.
• To be aware of the risk assessment for each patient and act accordingly.