Job Description
Job summary
Under the direction of the Head of Service, Healthcare Support Workers will assist in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being.
Main duties of the job
- Provide compassionate and empathetic care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families, respecting their dignity, choices, and cultural preferences.
- Assist patients with personal care tasks, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding, ensuring their physical comfort and well-being.
- Support patients with mobility, transfers, and positioning, using safe manual handling techniques and equipment as required.
- Facilitate late discharge and support overnight admissions into hospice care.
- Monitor patients' vital signs, symptoms, and general condition, reporting any changes or concerns to the Head of Hospice at Home.
- Document patient observations, care interventions, and other relevant information accurately and timely in accordance with hospice policies and procedures.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including meal preparation, serving, and feeding, ensuring their nutritional needs are met and dietary preferences are respected.
- Support patients in engaging in recreational activities, hobbies, and social interactions to promote their well-being and quality of life.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, ensuring their rooms and communal areas are tidy, well-stocked, and free from hazards.
Job description
- Provide compassionate and empathetic care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families, respecting their dignity, choices, and cultural preferences.
- Assist patients with personal care tasks, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding, ensuring their physical comfort and well-being.
- Support patients with mobility, transfers, and positioning, using safe manual handling techniques and equipment as required.
- Facilitate late discharge and support overnight admissions into hospice care.
- Monitor patients' vital signs, symptoms, and general condition, reporting any changes or concerns to the Head of Hospice at Home.
- Document patient observations, care interventions, and other relevant information accurately and timely in accordance with hospice policies and procedures.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including meal preparation, serving, and feeding, ensuring their nutritional needs are met and dietary preferences are respected.
- Support patients in engaging in recreational activities, hobbies, and social interactions to promote their well-being and quality of life.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, ensuring their rooms and communal areas are tidy, well-stocked, and free from hazards.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, actively listening to their concerns and offering reassurance and empathy.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members, including nurses, doctors, social workers, and therapists, to ensure coordinated and holistic care for patients and families.
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and care planning sessions, contributing insights and observations to inform patient care plans and goals.
- Provide supervision and guidance for volunteers, working with the Volunteer Manager when necessary to maximise volunteer impact.