Healthcare Assistant At Home Team Not a Care Agency

Job summaryWe are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic individual with excellent standards of patient care and outstanding communication skills to join us and be part of our team.A minimum of two years experience in a care setting and a level 2 NVQ in Care (or equivalent) is essentialDue to the nature of the role you must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle with appropriate insurance. Competitive mileage is paid at 45p per mile. Also, please note, an enhanced DBS clearance will be required for this roleKatharine House Hospice provides ongoing support with professional development. We are also able to provide access to the NHS pension scheme if you are currently an existing member.Main duties of the job Toprovide personalised care to the patient and their family and/or informalcarers Toprovide personal care to the patient whilst maintaining their privacy anddignity e.g. washing and dressing, care after death. Toprovide pressure area care to the patient e.g. change of position, minordressing changes Toprovide practical support to the family e.g. shopping, light cleaning, bedmaking Toprovide emotional support to the patient, his/her family and/or informal carerse.g. pre bereavement and at time of death Toprovide respite sits, including: days sits and overnight sits to allow theirfamily member or informal carer to have a break or some rest. Toprovide accurate information to the patient, his/her family and/or informalcarers Toassist with the patients nutritional and hydration needs e.g. prepare lightmeals, assist with feeding and drinking Toassist with the patients elimination needs e.g. empty catheter and/or stomabags Toassist in the management of the patients physical symptoms Tomonitor and observe for changes in the patients condition and symptoms andnotify the district nurse accordingly Accuratelyrecord all care given in the patients notes and for urgent matters reportdirectly to the district nurse via a mobile telephone. Tocarry out access visits to new patients and assessments for care planning Tosupport the on call co-ordinator with the co-ordination of the service at theweek ends on a rotational basis.About usKatharine House Hospice offer the best care so that people in our community, affected by progressive illnesses, can live their lives to the full.The Hospice at Home team is part of our community services. We are a rapid response service and provide crisis support to and end of life care. 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.Job description Job responsibilitiesKey Competencies and SkillsRequirementsQualificationsNVQ 2 or 3 in careSkills / Training RequiredGeneralInduction RequirementsStaff HandbookOrientation to buildingHealth and SafetyFireInfection ControlPost Holder Specific Training RequirementsLone Worker GuidelinesPrinciples of Palliative CareCommunication SkillsSimple MassageSyringe Driver Checks and RecordingCompetenciesIs able tomeet/work towards achieving the competencies as identified in the KatharineHouse Hospice competency documentPersonal DevelopmentKatharine HouseHospice will support the continuous development of the post holder who isexpected to be proactive in ensuring their own clinical supervision andidentifying their own developmental needs.Transport The post holdermust hold a valid UKdriving licence and have the regular use of a vehicle with appropriateinsurance. Regular travel is a requirement of the post. Mileage will bereimbursed at the current hospice rate.Health and SafetyAll employees havea responsibility to abide by the safety practices and codes authorised byKatharine House Hospice. They have an equal responsibility with management formaintaining safe working practices.SmokingThe hospice has ano smoking policy. All hospice premises are considered No Smoking Zones. Staffare not allowed to smoke when wearing Katharine House Hospice uniform.Infection Prevention and ControlIn accordance withthe Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participatein the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of theirrole. The Act requires the post holderto attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regularupdates and to take responsibility for the practical application of thetraining in the course of their work.Infection prevention and control must be included in any personaldevelopment plan or appraisal.Shift WorkingAll employees(except where their contract states otherwise) will be expected to work Early,Late, Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays on a shift-rota to fulfil the needs ofthe Service.This jobdescription is not exhaustive and the employee may be asked to undertake otherduties commensurate with the role. This job description is subject to periodicrevision following discussions with the post-holder.This postrequires the individual to consent to an enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure& Barring ServiceJob description Job responsibilitiesKey Competencies and SkillsRequirementsQualificationsNVQ 2 or 3 in careSkills / Training RequiredGeneralInduction RequirementsStaff HandbookOrientation to buildingHealth and SafetyFireInfection ControlPost Holder Specific Training RequirementsLone Worker GuidelinesPrinciples of Palliative CareCommunication SkillsSimple MassageSyringe Driver Checks and RecordingCompetenciesIs able tomeet/work towards achieving the competencies as identified in the KatharineHouse Hospice competency documentPersonal DevelopmentKatharine HouseHospice will support the continuous development of the post holder who isexpected to be proactive in ensuring their own clinical supervision andidentifying their own developmental needs.Transport The post holdermust hold a valid UKdriving licence and have the regular use of a vehicle with appropriateinsurance. Regular travel is a requirement of the post. Mileage will bereimbursed at the current hospice rate.Health and SafetyAll employees havea responsibility to abide by the safety practices and codes authorised byKatharine House Hospice. They have an equal responsibility with management formaintaining safe working practices.SmokingThe hospice has ano smoking policy. All hospice premises are considered No Smoking Zones. Staffare not allowed to smoke when wearing Katharine House Hospice uniform.Infection Prevention and ControlIn accordance withthe Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participatein the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of theirrole. The Act requires the post holderto attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regularupdates and to take responsibility for the practical application of thetraining in the course of their work.Infection prevention and control must be included in any personaldevelopment plan or appraisal.Shift WorkingAll employees(except where their contract states otherwise) will be expected to work Early,Late, Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays on a shift-rota to fulfil the needs ofthe Service.This jobdescription is not exhaustive and the employee may be asked to undertake otherduties commensurate with the role. This job description is subject to periodicrevision following discussions with the post-holder.This postrequires the individual to consent to an enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure& Barring ServicePerson Specification Experience Essential 2 years experience in a healthcare setting Desirable Specialist palliative care experience Community working experience Skills and Attributes Essential Team Player Good communication skills both written and verbal Flexible attitude Calm under pressure Desirable Simple massage Other Essential Enthusiastic A can do approach Ability to participate in 24 hour shift rotation Valid UK Driving Licence Regular use of a car, appropriately insured Qualifications Essential A minimum of two years experience in a care setting and a level 2 NVQ in Care (or equivalent) Desirable Level 2 NVQ in Care (or equivalent) Person Specification Experience Essential 2 years experience in a healthcare setting Desirable Specialist palliative care experience Community working experience Skills and Attributes Essential Team Player Good communication skills both written and verbal Flexible attitude Calm under pressure Desirable Simple massage Other Essential Enthusiastic A can do approach Ability to participate in 24 hour shift rotation Valid UK Driving Licence Regular use of a car, appropriately insured Qualifications Essential A minimum of two years experience in a care setting and a level 2 NVQ in Care (or equivalent) Desirable Level 2 NVQ in Care (or equivalent) Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer details Employer nameKatharine House Hospice AddressWeston RoadStaffordST16 3SB Employer's website