End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant - South Devon
Core
Providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care to patients in the community, focusing on hygiene, nutrition, hydration, comfort, and vital sign monitoring.
Role type
Band 2 End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant
Builds
Personalized care plans and holistic care management within the multidisciplinary team
Domain
Healthcare / Palliative Care / Community Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Palliative and end-of-life care knowledge, care planning, risk assessment, vital sign monitoring, hygiene and nutrition support, vehicle access and driving
Preferred skills
Person-centered communication, empathetic support, multidisciplinary team collaboration
Responsibilities
Respond to changes in patient conditions, prioritize care needs, escalate to senior staff, participate in care plan reviews, undertake risk assessments
Seniority
Junior, hands-on care provider