Bank Care Assistant

Nursing and Family Care > Actively encourage a family atmosphere within Acorns. > Assist the registered nurse in assessing the care needs of the child and young person when in the hospice or in their home. > Deliver day to day care as detailed in the care plan to a safe and consistent standard. > Work with colleagues to ensure all medication is given in a timely manner according to the Acorns medications administration record. > Facilitate outings play and activity that is appropriate to age and development needs of the child > Adhere to Acorns policies and maintain an awareness of new and developing care options. > Every employee has a professional responsibility to maintain an up to date knowledge and awareness of issues required to deliver quality care at the end of life. > Every employee has a professional responsibility to maintain an up to date knowledge and awareness of issues around the safeguarding of children, and to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to protect
children facilitated through effective communication across multidisciplinary agencies. > Every employee has a responsibility to maintain confidential, accurate and timely records. > Develop the required computer skills to use technology-based solutions to facilitate effective communication and record keeping. > Maintain an awareness of the diversity of families supported by Acorns and ensure that the cultural needs of the children and families are met appropriately. > Ensure professional boundaries are maintained and that due attention is paid to confidentiality, privacy and dignity at all times. 2. Professional Development > Actively participate in projects to develop service provision. > Take advantage of training opportunities to further develop your skills and expertise to enhance your role within the Acorns Care Team including mandatory training sessions. > Access clinical supervision as and when required. 3. Management and Team Awareness > Support the
Nurse-in-Charge of the shift in-house at Acorns as required. > Actively guide and supervise volunteer work with children. > Assist the Matron with ordering and purchasing requirements as necessary for day-to-day running of Acorns services. > Inform the relevant line manager / on call of incidents and concerns using agreed processes. > Participate in the induction of new employees as and when required. 4. Communication > Encourage the philosophy of Acorns and present a good public image. > Liaise closely with all professionals and volunteers working with the child/ young person and family to ensure a seamless service. > Attend team meetings and team briefings and participate in other meetings as appropriate (including external meetings) 5. Health and Safety > Ensure that infection control guidelines and policies are strictly adhered to. > Undertake risk assessment and management to ensure that clients, families, visitors and colleagues are safe. >
Be aware of and work within the lone working policies of the organisation. > Maintain the Health & Safety Regulations of Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust including Fire Regulations within the Acorns buildings.