Job Description
Health Care Assistant 18hrs per week-Fixed term 1 yr-(NVQ Level 3)
The post holder will be a member of the Hospice at Home teamand will undertake a broad range of duties relating to the care of patientswith diverse end stage palliative conditions within their own homes, primarilyworking night shifts. The post holder will provide practical and emotional helpand support for named patients at home through the final stages of theirillness and into bereavement as directed by the Registered Manager, Head ofClinical Services, and the patients Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Main duties of the job
Towork under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Manager andthe Clinical Nurse Specialist, in the delivery of quality holistic nursing carefor patients in their own homes.
Dealwith specific needs of palliative care patients and be aware of the needs oftheir friends and relatives, deliver appropriate care in line with care plans.
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