Health Care Assistant inLymington inLymington PUBLISHED 19 DEC 2023
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To provide care for named patients with palliative care needs in accordance with the patients care plan as defined by the Primary Healthcare team.
To communicate with patients, carers and health professionals in a professional manner.
To recognise changes in symptoms and conditions and notify relevant health care professionals as appropriate.
To prompt patients with regular oral medication where the patient is self-medicating.
Following training in the use of syringe drivers, identify any problems with the syringe driver and report promptly to relevant professional staff.
To maintain and update patient records and ensure effective handover of care is given appropriately.
To provide support and respite care for the patient and family
according to their needs and the level of intervention required during
the shift
To care for the body after death and support the family members/carers in a professional and sensitive manner.
To work a minimum of 4 days per year as part of the in-patient unit team by mutual agreement to ensure personal professional development.
To be mindful of the resources available within the community
Position:
Health Care Assistant
Location:
Lymington, Hampshire.
Hours:
Various hours available (with an expectation to work a minimum of 15 hours per week)
Salary:
From 1st October 2024 - £12.per hour plus, unsociable enhancements between 30% and 75% depending on hours worked.
Interview will be held on:
24th or 28th October
About the role:
You will assist the Staff Nurses and contribute to the provision of care by supporting both the patient and their family facing the challenge of terminal illness.
We are looking for someone with
- You will have experience of caring for patients who are at end of life.
- A good standard of communication and the ability to work without direct supervision is essential.
- An NVQ Level 2 or equivalent would be beneficial.
- The successful candidate will be expected to have a fully flexible approach to working patterns, covering days and nights.
To provide care for named patients with palliative care needs in accordance with the patients care plan as defined by the Primary Healthcare team.
To communicate with patients, carers and health professionals in a professional manner.
To recognise changes in symptoms and conditions and notify relevant health care professionals as appropriate.
To prompt patients with regular oral medication where the patient is self-medicating.
Following training in the use of syringe drivers, identify any problems with the syringe driver and report promptly to relevant professional staff.
To maintain and update patient records and ensure effective handover of care is given appropriately.
To provide support and respite care for the patient and family
according to their needs and the level of intervention required during
the shift
To care for the body after death and support the family members/carers in a professional and sensitive manner.
To work a minimum of 4 days per year as part of the in-patient unit team by mutual agreement to ensure personal professional development.
To be mindful of the resources available within the community
Position:
Health Care Assistant
Location:
Lymington, Hampshire.
Hours:
Various hours available (with an expectation to work a minimum of 15 hours per week)
Salary:
From 1st October 2024 - £12.per hour plus, unsociable enhancements between 30% and 75% depending on hours worked.
Interview will be held on:
24th or 28th October
About the role:
You will assist the Staff Nurses and contribute to the provision of care by supporting both the patient and their family facing the challenge of terminal illness.
We are looking for someone with
- You will have experience of caring for patients who are at end of life.
- A good standard of communication and the ability to work without direct supervision is essential.
- An NVQ Level 2 or equivalent would be beneficial.
- The successful candidate will be expected to have a fully flexible approach to working patterns, covering days and nights.
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