Back to search
We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our wonderful community team to contribute to the provision of high-quality holistic care for patients at home. We have full and part time positions available with hours to suit.
Who are we?
Garden House Hospice Care provides specialist palliative care for patients, families and carers facing life-limiting illnesses, enabling them to have the best possible quality of life by providing care and support in the setting of their choice, without discrimination.
Our committed and passionate team offer physical, emotional and spiritual care. It is available for people living in North Hertfordshire, Stevenage and surrounding towns and villages in Central Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire and we support hundreds of people every year.
Our wide range of free services are tailored with the patient in mind, focusing on their wellbeing, supporting them to live pain-free and manage the symptoms of their diagnosis, so they can live well until the end of their days.
What skills do I need?
Your main responsibilities will be to assist with patients personal care, helping to move, position and mobilise patients and observing their general condition in line with the care plan, reporting any changes as required. You will assist with patients nutritional needs and update the patient record system. To read more about our wonderful Community Team please visit our website.
What skills do I need for this role?
- To be considered for this Healthcare Assistant post you will need to have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification and previous experience in a health care setting.
- You should also be aware of the physical and emotional needs of patients suffering from a life-limiting illness and those of their relatives and carers and be kind and caring in your approach.
- Good teamwork and the ability to work a full range of shifts between the hours of 08.00- 21.30 (including some weekends) on a rota basis.
- You will need to hold a UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle with Class 1 business insurance, mileage expenses will be paid.
Why work for Garden House Hospice Care?
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset. Recruiting, developing and retaining our staff is a high priority for us, amongst the benefits we offer to support this are:
- Continuation of NHS pension & NHS long service recognition if you have worked for the NHS within 12 months of your GHHC start date
- 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + additional holiday @ 5 & 10 years
- 5% Standard Life pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light & Charity Worker Discount
- On-site catering
- Cycle to work scheme
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification (available on our website). All applications will be marked against the criteria specified therein.
For more information of for an informal discussion, please call Nicola Grimes on 07535 586951.
Closing date for applications: 18th November 2024. Please note that we are actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The advert may close early if a successful candidate is found.
Garden House Hospice Care are proud to be disability confident and reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities. We can only accept applications from candidates with the Right to Work in the UK. Safeguarding is of paramount importance to us; all successful candidates are required to undergo a DBS check, regardless of role.
