Healthcare Assistant inStafford inStafford PUBLISHED TUE 22 OCT 2024

Depending on experience PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

END OF LIFE FAMILY

Katharine House Hospice roeVGWRc

Opportunity to provide compassionate care to individuals in need within the community, making a meaningful impact on their lives.

Work within a supportive and small team environment, fostering collaboration and camaraderie among colleagues.

Engagement in a variety of tasks including emotional, practical, and personal care, allowing for diverse daily responsibilities.

Flexibility in delivery, with the chance to work in different home settings and contribute to patients' wishes to remain at home during end-of-life care.

Potential for personal and professional growth through annual appraisals and participation in team meetings and mandatory updates.

Job stability with full shift payment, allowing caregivers to focus on providing quality care without financial stress.

The Healthcare Assistant position at Katharine House Hospice in Stafford involves providing compassionate and personalized care to patients and their families within their home environment, specifically focusing on crisis support, end-of-life care, and respite services. The role is part of a dedicated Hospice at Home team, which aims to facilitate the choice of care at home for individuals with terminal illnesses, allowing them to remain in a familiar and supportive setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, offering emotional and practical support to families, monitoring patients' conditions, and keeping accurate records of care provided. The ideal candidate should be approachable, trustworthy, and flexible, ready to work as part of a supportive team while also being capable of working independently. Adherence to safety protocols, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in ongoing professional development are also key components of this role.

Are you a dedicated and caring healthcare worker who wants to provide passionate, professional and responsive care?

Join Katharine House Hospices community team, where your efforts will contribute to something meaningful ensuring that local people receive the care they need when it matters most.

About us

We are Katharine House Hospice, and were dedicated to providing compassionate care to people in our community affected by progressive illnesses. Everyone here plays an integral role in making this possible.

We value people so much so, its one of our three key values as a charity.

We focus on delivering high quality care and can give the time needed to provide the best experience for our patients and their families.

The role

The Hospice at Home team is part of our community services. We are a rapid response service and provide crisis support and end of life care, as well as respite care to allow crucial time away for carers and families, when they need it. Our aim is to bring a real choice to people enabling them to be cared for in their own home and providing vital support to their carers and families.

Part of a small, supportive team, youll be providing individualised care to the patient in their home setting and supporting their family and informal carers and youll be paid for the full shift

The role

Part of a small, supportive team, youll be providing individualised care to the patient in their home setting and supporting their family and informal carers and youll be paid for the full shift

About us
Department Objectives
1. To offer a real choice about place of care and place of death for more people in Cannock, Stafford and surrounding areas who are in the terminal phase of their illnesses.
2. The service is to support the Primary Healthcare Team in the delivery of its services to people with terminal illnesses.
3. The service is to offer any necessary support to people to enable them to remain in their own homes, but it will not offer care that requires a registered nurse.
4. It will both maintain people in their own homes, when otherwise an institutional admission would be required, and will facilitate the early discharge of people from hospital and hospice.
Role Objective
To support a patients wish to be cared for in their home environment at the end of their life.
Function and Responsibilities
Specific Objectives
To provide individualised care, to the patient in their home setting and to provide support to their family and/or informal carers.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
To provide personalised care to the patient and their family and/or informal carers
To provide personal care to the patient whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity e.g. washing and dressing, care after death.
To provide pressure area care to the patient e.g. change of position, minor dressing changes
To provide practical support to the family e.g. shopping, light cleaning, bed making
To provide emotional support to the patient, his/her family and/or informal carers e.g. pre bereavement and at time of death
To provide respite sits, including: days sits and overnight sits to allow their family member or informal carer to have a break or some rest.
To provide accurate information to the patient, his/her family and/or informal carers
To assist with the patients nutritional and hydration needs e.g. prepare light meals, assist with feeding and drinking
To assist with the patients elimination needs e.g. empty catheter and/or stoma bags
To assist in the management of the patients physical symptoms e.g. observe and monitor a syringe driver, provide simple massage
To monitor and observe for changes in the patients condition and symptoms and notify the district nurse accordingly
Accurately record all care given in the patients notes and for urgent matters report directly to the district nurse via a mobile telephone.
To carry out access visits to new patients and assessments for care planning
To support the on call co-ordinator with the co-ordination of the service at the week ends on a rotational basis.
The post holder is expected to be:
o Approachable
o Trustworthy
o Motivated to deliver high quality care
o Supportive to the patient, their family/informal carers and colleagues
o Self starter
o Able to work on their own or as part of a team
o Flexible in their approach to meet service needs
o Non-judgemental and sensitive to the patients culture, sexuality, religious beliefs
Other Tasks and Responsibilities
At all times the post holder will adhere to the organisations policies and procedures
Act at all times in a manner which will prevent/control infection
The post holder will at all times act in a manner to foster public trust and confidence
The post holder will take an active part in their annual appraisal to foster their personal and professional development
Report any accidents, incidents or complaints in a timely manner and in accordance with the organisations procedures
Take all measures to ensure the safety and welfare of all patients and staff, having due regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act
Attend mandatory updates as required
Actively seek support when needed and contribute to providing support for others when needed
Attend debriefing sessions as required
Attend team meetings
The post holder will use resources economically and efficiently

Maintain patient and familys/informal carers confidentiality at all times

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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:

Essential Skills:

1. Communication Skills:

- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.

2. Empathy and Compassion:

- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.

- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.

3. Basic Clinical Skills:

- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.

- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).

- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.

4. Teamwork:

- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

- Being a supportive team player.

5. Time Management:

- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.

6. Attention to Detail:

- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.

- Paying close attention to patient safety.

7. Problem Solving Skills:

- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.

- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.

8. Physical Stamina:

- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.

- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.

Personal Qualities:

- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.

- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.

- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.

- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.

Training and Qualifications:

While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.

Experience:

Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.

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