Bank - Care Assistant - The Ayrshire Hospice

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the IPU Charge Nurse/ Day Services Team Leader and Staff Nurses and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team the post holder will actively participate in the delivery of evidence based person-centred care.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out individual patient care needs, ensuring safe, effective person centred care is carried out with dignity and respect under the supervision of staff nurse.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the MDT ensuring effective communication and the delivery of high standards of care.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the MDT ensuring effective communication and the delivery of high standards of care.
• Ensure that own practice is safe and effective.
• Ensure that own practice is safe and effective.
• Ensure you maintain a high standard of accurate documentation in relation to patient’s activities of daily living
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Provide comfort and spiritual support for patients and/or their family members on a regular basis
• Maintain own safety and that of a clean and tidy environment

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• SVQ 2 in Health Care or equivalent, or evidence of working towards this qualification. (Essential)

Knowledge/Experience

• A proven interest in palliative care. (Essential)
• Recent experience within a Health care environment as a health care assistant. (Essential)
• Experience and knowledgeable in nursing care and all activities of daily living. (Essential)

Ability/Skills

• Confident and competent in use of moving and handling equipment. (Essential)
• Able to document care notes in a variety of forms. (Essential)
• Effective communication skills. (Essential)
• Motivated and keen to continue to develop own practice. (Essential)
• Confidence in own skills/abilities and able to escalate to appropriate staff member if required. (Essential)

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate/empathetic. (Essential)
• Display the hospice values: Kind, Compassionate, honest and inclusive towards patients, relatives, staff, volunteers. (Essential)
• Able to practice self-care and look after own mental wellbeing. (Essential)
• Ability to manage own emotions during potentially challenging/emotive conversations. (Essential)
• Able to maintain professionalism and display desired characteristics when under pressure and during potentially difficult circumstances. (Essential)
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Closing date: February 18th 2025

Interviews Week Commencing: March 3rd 2025

Apply via: https://careers.ayrshirehospice.org/jobs/5501912-bank-care-assistant

Please contact HR on 01292 269200 if you need any further information about the application process.

Please note CVs or NHS Application Forms are not accepted.

Department

Employed

Role

Patient and Family Services

Locations

Racecourse Road, Ayr

Hourly salary

£12.64

Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.