Health Care Assistant – 12 months contract
To support patients, and their relatives, as they approach end of life. To inform registered nurses of any significant changes in patients conditions. To signpost patients and relatives to other appropriate hospice services. Assist registered nursing staff in aspects of technical care and record keeping, e.g. taking and recording vital signs i.e. temperature, pulse, and respiration, urine testing and obtaining specimens. Exchange factual information with, and offer support as appropriate to patients, their families and carers and professional colleagues. Maintain accurate and timely paper and electronic records of patient care delivered in accordance with guidance and training provided. Ensure that confidentiality of information is maintained at all times. Assist with care after death. Assist with clinical procedures following appropriate training. Be aware of the health, safety and wellbeing of self, staff, patients and all others on hospice property and comply with the St Giles Hospice Health and Safety Policy.
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