Healthcare Assistant Blackpool
Job description
1. To work alongside RGN in a patient’s home environment, to facilitate care and support for patients and their families who are entering the last year of life 2. To provide practical personnel care and psychological and emotional support 3. To support the management of symptoms associated with the end of life phase in partnership with the RGN, this involves the checking of medication 4. Be fully aware and comply with all Trinity Hospice and Palliative Care Services policies and procedures. 5. To maintain a high standard of patient care ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to. 6. To develop and maintain specialist skills in all aspects of palliative care relevant to the role. 7. Accommodate a flexible work shift pattern, covering a 24 hour rota as a need arises, and during quite periods of community work on the inpatient unit. 8. To work effectively and efficiently alongside community based healthcare professionals (GPs, DNs / CMs.) 9. To share responsibility with the community based healthcare professionals for planning, implementing and evaluating the total care of patients and their families. 10. To monitor the community care plan and give individualised patient care 11. To effectively and accurately communicate information related to care management and the patient condition to the Trinity hospice at home Team and Community Healthcare Professional team. 12. Participate in Multidisciplinary Team working and participate in handover of care from nights to days 13. To professionally and compassionately support family/ carers as patients condition deteriorates and death may be imminent. 14. To provide last offices after death of patient. 15. To provide support and information to families and carers after patient death. 16. To communicate and liaise effectively with Funeral Home staff to facilitate dignified transition of patient to Funeral Home. 17. To ensure correct use and due economy is made of equipment and resources. 18. To ensure all documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner. 19. To ensure Trinity Community Nursing service is represented in a professional and compassionate manner. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 20. To undertake all mandatory training as required by Trinity Hospice and Palliative Care services and participate in appropriate in-service training as and when required. 20. Maintain the strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially with regard to patients and staff. 21. To undertake appraisal and personal development review annually and through self development, continuously update and improve knowledge and competencies. 22. Attend 62% of staff meetings 23. To be a co-operative and supportive member of the Hospice at Home Team ensuring that all members are aware of any issues in the post holders workload, which may affect other team members. 24. To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and adhere to these. 24. Cooperate fully in the introduction of any new technology and new methods as appropriate. 25. To promote at all times the Hospice philosophy and uphold Trinity’s core values. 26. Promote best practice in relation to Health and Safety. 27. Any other duties that may be reasonably requested.
