Healthcare Assistant (Nights) - West Cornwall Community End of Life Care
Core
Provide one-to-one overnight care and support for people living with a terminal illness in their own homes, ensuring they remain comfortable, safe, and dignified.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (End of Life Care)
Builds
Personalized care plans and comfort measures for patients
Domain
Healthcare / End of Life Care / Palliative Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Compassionate care, monitoring patient condition, following care plans, driving (full UK license with insured vehicle), NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Preferred skills
Experience in palliative and end-of-life care
Responsibilities
Deliver compassionate person-centred care in patients' homes, Support comfort, dignity and wellbeing throughout the night, Monitor and report changes in patient condition, Follow personalised care plans and work closely with the wider clinical team, Provide reassurance and support to patients and their families