We are looking for a dedicated health care support worker who is passionate about working in end of life care, to work flexibly across our wellbeing hwb day therapy service and the inpatient unit.
The successful candidate will have very high standards of care delivery and be an excellent communicator.
You will be empathetic, caring and pay great attention to the little details that make all the difference with our patient group.
Main duties of the job
Administer personal care with compassion, caring and warmth. Be organised and have excellent communication skills. Work as a valued member of the health care team, and able to communicate any changes of significance to the team. Assist registered nurses in carrying out care. Prioritise care appropriately, observe and report accurately on patients' general conditions. Mentor and be a role model to new members of the team. Help ensure a safe working environment and carry out risk assessments as required. About us
St Kentigern hospice is situated in the city of St Asaph within easy commuting distance from Chester, and within easy access from the A55. We offer the following benefits of working here at St Kentigern: Free parking on site A pleasant modern atmosphere to work in The ability to transfer an existing NHS pension over to the hospice A contributory pension scheme Clinical and clinical support staff aligned with NHS pay rates Occupational health support Education and training programme for all staff Enhanced benefits including maternity/paternity leave, occupational sick pay, and 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays Discounted staff menu Job responsibilities
Responsible to: Matron Accountable to: Matron To help and assist other members of the multidisciplinary team in creating an atmosphere in which patients and their families are supported and receive the best care possible. Essential and Desirable Qualities
Experience
Implementing evidenced based practice Experience of working with people with life limiting conditions Knowledge and Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills Able to document clearly and accurately Ability to adapt to changing workload Personal Qualities
Patient, kind, and able to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team Able to work under pressure Enthusiastic and motivated Welsh speaker Qualifications
NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care Qualified to NVQ level 3 Experience
Experience of working in a health care setting Experience of working in a hospice or in any other palliative care setting Personal Qualities
Good interpersonal and communication skills Warm and compassionate Team player Non-judgemental 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. £22,720 a year pro rata, 15 hours per week.
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Administer personal care with compassion, caring and warmth. Be organised and have excellent communication skills. Work as a valued member of the health care team, and able to communicate any changes of significance to the team. Assist registered nurses in carrying out care. Prioritise care appropriately, observe and report accurately on patients' general conditions. Mentor and be a role model to new members of the team. Help ensure a safe working environment and carry out risk assessments as required. About us
St Kentigern hospice is situated in the city of St Asaph within easy commuting distance from Chester, and within easy access from the A55. We offer the following benefits of working here at St Kentigern: Free parking on site A pleasant modern atmosphere to work in The ability to transfer an existing NHS pension over to the hospice A contributory pension scheme Clinical and clinical support staff aligned with NHS pay rates Occupational health support Education and training programme for all staff Enhanced benefits including maternity/paternity leave, occupational sick pay, and 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays Discounted staff menu Job responsibilities
Responsible to: Matron Accountable to: Matron To help and assist other members of the multidisciplinary team in creating an atmosphere in which patients and their families are supported and receive the best care possible. Essential and Desirable Qualities
Experience
Implementing evidenced based practice Experience of working with people with life limiting conditions Knowledge and Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills Able to document clearly and accurately Ability to adapt to changing workload Personal Qualities
Patient, kind, and able to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team Able to work under pressure Enthusiastic and motivated Welsh speaker Qualifications
NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care Qualified to NVQ level 3 Experience
Experience of working in a health care setting Experience of working in a hospice or in any other palliative care setting Personal Qualities
Good interpersonal and communication skills Warm and compassionate Team player Non-judgemental 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. £22,720 a year pro rata, 15 hours per week.
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