IPU Health Care Assistant
Job summary
Reports to: Associate Director for In-Patient Unit & Care at HomeAre you looking for the opportunity to work within a holistically focused, multi-disciplinary team; improving the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses?
Main duties of the job
To work predominantly within the in patient unit (IPU) with flexibility to work across community as service requires.
To work as a part of the Hospice multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional standards of individualised, holistic care to patients on IPU under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse.
When required to support guests in the Respite for Good beds, assisting with care and social needs as necessary.
Maintain accurate record keeping and clear handover to colleagues, recognising when to escalate concerns to nursing team.
Flexibility to work within a variable staff roster, working 12.5 hr day and night shifts, covering a 365 days a week service.
About us
We are so proud of what we do, and we know you will be to. Communication and media are absolutely key to making the Hospice the incredible place it is. And you could be part of that. Today our free care supports 2,000 local people and their families, in Herts and Bucks.
To work mainly within IPU with a degree of flexibility to support community as and when required
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
To work predominantly within the in patient unit (IPU) with flexibility to work across community as service requires.
To work as a part of the Hospice multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional standards of individualised, holistic care to patients on IPU under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse.
When required to support guests in the Respite for Good beds, assisting with care and social needs as necessary.
Maintain accurate record keeping and clear handover to colleagues, recognising when to escalate concerns to nursing team.
Flexibility to work within a variable staff roster, working 12.5 hr day and night shifts, covering a 365 days a week service.
Work closely with Hospice volunteers, supporting their valuable role within the IPU.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good general education
- Competence to deliver direct and intimate personal care
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced level DBS check
- Desirable:
Desirable
- Current driving licence, with use of own car
- Previous experience working in a Hospice or Palliative Care setting
- Experience of using electronic patent record systems
- Care certificate/NVQ qualified level 2
- Qualified by experience in a similar role working in a healthcare setting or community care
- Experience delivering care as part of a rostered team working 24/7 365 days a year
- Previous experience of rehabilitative care