Health Care Assistant (Hospice at Home) inBlackburn inBlackburn PUBLISHED 24 OCT 2024
East Lancashire Hospice rw1hjQel
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East Lancs Hospice is a registered charity, founded in 1984. We support and care for patients with a life limiting illness and their families. We provide this in a number of ways; at the hospice and in peoples own homes across our community of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.
With approximately 120 employees and over 250 volunteers, our people are our biggest asset whom we value tremendously. Our services to the local community would not be possible without our motivated and caring workforce who always strive to deliver excellence in all that they do. The hospice is a unique and special place, kindness and compassion are qualities that run throughout the hospice and our people truly believe in what we do.
Due to increased demand for home based palliative and end of life care, we have opportunities for experienced individuals who are committed to providing wellbeing and enabling support including end of life care for our patients as well as those that matter to them.
This role may be closed early applications dependent, as recruitment is ongoing so please apply as soon as possible.
Unfortunately at present we are unable to support Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK
You will play a key role in delivering high standards of care and support to enable patients to remain in their own home. Promoting independence, quality of life and engaging in activity that is meaningful to patients and those important to them, you will have the confidence and experience to work regularly without direct supervision in accordance with care plans provided by registered practitioners. As our service covers the communities of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley, car driver and access to your own vehicle with business insurance is essential.
The role is worked on a rota basis over 7 days a week and requires the ability to undertake a significant amount of night duty, at least 50% of the contracted hours which is a non-negotiable requirement for the role.
About usJOB SUMMARY
To work as a member of the Hospice at Home Team supporting patients and families in their own homes. You will deliver high standards of hands on care to the patient and their families supporting the patient to remain at home and prevent avoidable admissions to hospital for those with life limiting illness. You will work unsupervised in accordance with care plans provided by registered practitioners
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Deliver quality nursing care according to agreed plan of care devised by the nursing team
Develop understanding of the principles of palliative care and work with patients and families following care plans addressing their individual physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs
To recognise and respond appropriately to urgent situations and contact the appropriate Community Nursing Teams/GP/Out of Hours relaying any relevant information on the condition of patients, their care or treatment
Monitor the progress of patients along their disease pathway and report any changes to the Head of Hospice at Home
Support patients with therapeutic and diversional activity, activities of daily living, promoting independence within patient limitations to enhance independence and quality of life
Provide supportive care to families as directed by the nursing team to support the wellbeing of families and prevent breakdown of their social situation, enabling patients to stay at home
Be empathic and courteous to patients and relatives treating them with care and consideration at all times
Ensure accurate patient records are kept in line with hospice guidelines and NMC Record Keeping Guidance
Contribute to clinical reports, data collection and statistics as required by the Head of Hospice at Home
Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, appearance and consistent reliable attendance
Positively engage with opportunities for direct support and supervision, the development and maintenance of skills and knowledge including scheduled rotational placement within other clinical areas including for example the Inpatient Unit and Support and Wellbeing
East Lancs Hospice is a registered charity, founded in 1984. We support and care for patients with a life limiting illness and their families. We provide this in a number of ways; at the hospice and in peoples own homes across our community of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.
With approximately 120 employees and over 250 volunteers, our people are our biggest asset whom we value tremendously. Our services to the local community would not be possible without our motivated and caring workforce who always strive to deliver excellence in all that they do. The hospice is a unique and special place, kindness and compassion are qualities that run throughout the hospice and our people truly believe in what we do.
Due to increased demand for home based palliative and end of life care, we have opportunities for experienced individuals who are committed to providing wellbeing and enabling support including end of life care for our patients as well as those that matter to them.
This role may be closed early applications dependent, as recruitment is ongoing so please apply as soon as possible.
Unfortunately at present we are unable to support Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK
You will play a key role in delivering high standards of care and support to enable patients to remain in their own home. Promoting independence, quality of life and engaging in activity that is meaningful to patients and those important to them, you will have the confidence and experience to work regularly without direct supervision in accordance with care plans provided by registered practitioners. As our service covers the communities of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley, car driver and access to your own vehicle with business insurance is essential.
The role is worked on a rota basis over 7 days a week and requires the ability to undertake a significant amount of night duty, at least 50% of the contracted hours which is a non-negotiable requirement for the role.
About us
JOB SUMMARY
To work as a member of the Hospice at Home Team supporting patients and families in their own homes. You will deliver high standards of hands on care to the patient and their families supporting the patient to remain at home and prevent avoidable admissions to hospital for those with life limiting illness. You will work unsupervised in accordance with care plans provided by registered practitioners
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Deliver quality nursing care according to agreed plan of care devised by the nursing team
Develop understanding of the principles of palliative care and work with patients and families following care plans addressing their individual physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs
To recognise and respond appropriately to urgent situations and contact the appropriate Community Nursing Teams/GP/Out of Hours relaying any relevant information on the condition of patients, their care or treatment
Monitor the progress of patients along their disease pathway and report any changes to the Head of Hospice at Home
Support patients with therapeutic and diversional activity, activities of daily living, promoting independence within patient limitations to enhance independence and quality of life
Provide supportive care to families as directed by the nursing team to support the wellbeing of families and prevent breakdown of their social situation, enabling patients to stay at home
Be empathic and courteous to patients and relatives treating them with care and consideration at all times
Ensure accurate patient records are kept in line with hospice guidelines and NMC Record Keeping Guidance
Contribute to clinical reports, data collection and statistics as required by the Head of Hospice at Home
Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, appearance and consistent reliable attendance
Positively engage with opportunities for direct support and supervision, the development and maintenance of skills and knowledge including scheduled rotational placement within other clinical areas including for example the Inpatient Unit and Support and Wellbeing
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