Health Care Assistant - Nights

Under supervision of the RN, to carry out overall nursing care of the patient, including:

Assisting with personal hygiene, feeding, manual handling and toileting

Carrying out established bowel and catheter care

Obtaining specimens

Assisting the patient in taking medication that has been dispensed by an RN

Carrying out last offices

Managing the care of colostomies and ileostomies

Carrying out simple wound management

Monitoring and recording vital signs

Monitoring and recording blood glucose levels

Assisting in uncomplicated admissions

Performing other duties within his/her capabilities as delegated by the RN

To collect information that informs the management of the patient and report immediately any changes in the patients condition

To involve patients and families in shared decision-making, working within the principles of informed consent

To ensure that the dignity and well-being of patients are respected at all times and to treat everyone with respect

St Raphaels Hospice are looking for a qualified HCA to work as part of our professional, friendly IPU team. To work 3 x 11hr night shifts over 7 days, 3 in 7, 20:00 to 08:00. The Ideal applicant will be able to work independently providing safe, effective care under the guidance of registered healthcare professionals, in the delivery of palliative care to patients and their families utilising protocols and procedures.

St Raphaels Hospice is purpose built and set in beautiful grounds. It provides palliative care services for the 360,000 residents of Sutton and Merton. Patients are referred by their GP, Hospital Doctor or Clinical Nurse Specialist. St Raphael's has a 14-bedded in-patient unit, which has recently been refurbished, providing a beautiful working environment.

£23,865 to £25,207.08 a year Enhancements in line with AfC