At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to patients in their own homes during their final stages of life.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality palliative care.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a meaningful journey, supporting patients and families in their time of need.
- Qualifications: NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 38616 - 46141 £ per year.
The Hospice at Home Health Care Assistant will complement the Hospice at Home Community Team, providing direct care and support to patients with complex palliative care needs within their own home in the last stages of life. The aim of the role is to provide any necessary support including personal hygiene care, assisting with dressing and all agreed care under the supervision and guidance of the Band 6 Coordinator. Predominantly this will be for patients who wish to be cared for at home.
The post holder will be expected to work alone with access to professional advice and guidance when required. They will have specialist palliative care skills in order to support the patient, carers and family, and will maintain a strong working relationship with other community teams. The post holder will work with the coordinator and the multidisciplinary team, liaising with multiple stakeholders to ensure that the day-to-day coordination and delivery of service is timely and professional. They will play a key role in ensuring that the patient remains in their place of choice and where possible any hospital admission is avoided.
Main duties of the job:
- Visiting patients in their own home across the whole of Gateshead.
- Offering agreed packages of personalised care, including support with all activities of daily living, washing, dressing, emotional support to patients and families, and some domestic work.
- A flexible approach to the working day will be required due to the fluctuating needs of the service.
Job responsibilities:
- Have the ability to prioritise appropriately, based on clinical need as directed by the caseload holder and/or locality lead.
- Work collaboratively as a team member with colleagues, recognising and valuing each person's contribution to the team.
- Assist in maintaining own and others health, safety and security and be responsible for reporting and actively co‑operating in the application of the Trust's health and safety policies and procedures.
- Plan and organise the working environment to maximise health, safety and clinical interventions.
- Be flexible and adaptable according to patient and service needs.
- Daily use of a keyboard and VDU requiring frequent periods of concentration.
- Accurate record keeping including medical terminology.
- Able to independently drive to a variety of settings within Gateshead to meet patient and service needs.
- Ability to get in and out of a vehicle on a frequent daily basis.
- Be able to assist in therapeutic interventions according to Trust Moving and Handling policy.
- Be able to manipulate inert limbs in slightly restricted space as part of a treatment programme.
- Bending and moving and handling will be frequent daily occurrences.
Person Specification:
- Maths grade 4 / C above or equivalent functional skills.
- English grade 4 / C above or equivalent functional skills.
- Educated to NVQ level 3 as a minimum in health and social care or equivalent knowledge/experience.
- Health and Social Care level 2.
- Health and Social Care level 3.
- Community experience.
- Experience in palliative care.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Hospice at Home Health Care Assistant in Gateshead employer: Gateshead Health
Gateshead Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its staff and patients. With a strong commitment to fostering a supportive work culture, employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth. Located in the heart of Gateshead, our team enjoys a collaborative environment where compassion and teamwork are at the forefront of delivering high-quality patient care.
