About this role
Job summary
Would you like to make a meaningful difference by helping people receive high-quality end-of-life care in the comfort of their own home? We are looking for a compassionate and dependable Home Nursing Assistant to join our St Catherines at Home team.
You will work in patients homes, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, providing personal care, practical support and reassurance to patients and their families. Our Care Directorate provides services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in both community and inpatient unit settings so flexibility is essential.
Main duties of the job
Provide dignified personal care and emotional support in line with individual care plans.
Support patients to remain at home where possible and appropriate.
Recognise and report changes in a patients condition or circumstances.
Use safe moving and handling techniques and respond appropriately in urgent situations.
Maintain accurate written and electronic care records.
Communicate sensitively with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
About us
You will join a supportive hospice team committed to compassionate, person-centred care, learning and continuous improvement. As part of one of the countrys few University Hospices, you will also have opportunities to contribute to learning, supervision and service development.
Job description Job responsibilities
Care delivery
Provide personal care to patients approaching the End of Life and support for their carers, enabling the patient to stay at home where possible and desirable.
To provide care to the patient under the supervision of the Team leader or the District Nurse and according to the nursing care plan, this will include practical nursing care and emotional support.
To continually asses/ reassess the moving and handling needs of the patients to ensure patient and staff safety
To know how and who to contact in an emergency when an urgent situation arises
Move and handle patients, safely using up to date moving and handling techniques.
Communication
To communicate closely with the District Nurses and/ or the St Catherines at Home team leader and report any change in the patients condition or circumstances
Accurately complete records of care electronically and written (including electronic and district Nursing notes)
Communicate with patients and families in a sensitive and empathetic manner
Contribute to the training needs of staff, volunteers and students on placement.
Other
Commitment to personal and professional development
An understanding of and demonstrable commitment to the Hospices Values as a framework for decisions, actions and behaviours
Understanding and commitment to the aims of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Flexible and proactive working approach
Resilience to work effectively in a palliative care setting
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Ability to contribute to written reports Experience within a care environment Good interpersonal skills Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Previous experience in working in a community setting Previous experience of caring for patients approaching the End of Life
Other Essential
Resilience to work effectively in a patients home. Access to a car on a daily basis and full driving licence essential
Qualifications Essential
Driving licence Demonstrate required level of numeracy and literacy skills (either during the selection process or GCSE grade C or equivalent) Completion of care certificate pr willingness to complete
Desirable
GCSEs in English and Maths RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent to NVQ/ QCF/ CACHE level 2 in Health and Social Care
Key Skills and Abilities Essential
Sensitive style of communication Able to work as part of a team. Excellent team working skills Demonstrable proficient skills in written & verbal communication in the English language Promote equality and values diversity Ability to maintain personal boundaries Ability to reflect and learn from experiences Flexible attitude with the ability to respond to the needs of the service. Positive and caring manner Able to demonstrate respect for patients dignity
Desirable
Understand the requirements of working in a local charity Able to demonstrate respect for patients choices Have a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name St Catherine’s Hospice
Address Lostock Lane
Lostock Hall
Preston
PR5 5XU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stcatherines.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)