Community Health Care Assistant - Finchley, United Kingdom - North London Hospice

North London Hospice

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Finchley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We are currently recruiting health care assistants to expand our successful Palliative Care Support Service.

You will be part of a dedicated team caring for people with life-limiting conditions in their own homes, committed to delivering high standards of care to patients and their families.

This is a rewarding opportunity for you to join our dedicated organisation as we work to provide the best of life, at the end of life, for those who need us most.

You will have the chance to use your holistic knowledge and skills to make a valuable, positive difference to the lives of those suffering with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones.

The post holder will act as a member of the community palliative care team providing overnight support to patients in their own home.

They will work unsupervised undertaking a broad range of duties relating to the care of patients with end of life/palliative care needs in their homes.

Work within the policy framework of the hospice in its provision of specialist palliative and supportive care by ensuring that the clinical aims and objectives of the organisation are met.

The Hospice operates a KSF-based workforce development programme, which incorporates a detailed method of Personal Development Review (PDR).

The competence and performance of our staff is important to us; you may be asked to attend training and development some of which may be mandatory.

North London Hospice is a registered charity, that has been caring for local people since 1984. The Community teams cover three London boroughs Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey

Having provided incredible palliative and end of life care to patients for nearly four decades, we pride ourselves on the dedication and quality that we can bring to any situation.

We're passionate, caring and focused on ensuring that everyone under our care feels cared for and supported at one of the most important moments of their lives.

We are committed to offering a healthy work/life balance, with accessible mental health support, an extensive range of lifestyle and health benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.

If you would like to be part of a team that makes a difference and plays an active role within the community, then this could be a perfect opportunity for you.

Provide direct patient care where it has been identified this will support patients in their preferred place of care/ preferred place of death and prevent unwanted /unnecessary admissions to hospital. Working with the PAT, and DN service to manage ongoing care
Under the supervision of a CNS, monitor and review the effectiveness of interventions with patients to ensure care is patient centred.
Deliver high quality care as required to patients as detailed in care plans, reporting any changes in condition to the CNS team.
Respect people's dignity, wishes and beliefs and involve them in shared decision making, obtaining their consent.
Act as an advocate for the patient when necessary.
Provide basic support, information and advice to bereaved family members in liaison with Social Worker and Bereavement Support manager

See JD for full main responsibilities