Job description
Your role as a Healthcare Assistant
At the heart of our patient-centred approach is a simple belief that every moment counts. Our mission is to deliver exceptional, personalised care that brings comfort, dignity, and support to our patients and those who love them. As an effective member of our clinical team, you will ensure the provision of high-level care (including palliative, end of life, complex care and social) within a multi- disciplinary approach across all North Yorkshire Hospice Care Services.
This Healthcare Assistant role is community based, throughout Harrogate and Hambleton and Richmond. You will be required to have access to your own vehicle and have a current driving license.
In this role, you will
Providing compassionate care and support for patients daily needs, including palliative and end-of-life care
Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals
Ability to follow care plans, policies, and procedures, including infection control and safety guidelines
Basic clinical skills (e.g. medication administration, monitoring) within training and competence
Teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and volunteers
Accurate record-keeping and documentation of care provided
Understanding of patient dignity, hygiene, and safeguarding, including care after death
Manual handling and safe use of equipment to support patient independence
Flexibility to support different teams and tasks, including meals, housekeeping, and general patient comfort
See job description attached for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role as a Healthcare Assistant
At the heart of our patient-centred approach is a simple belief that every moment counts. Our mission is to deliver exceptional, personalised care that brings comfort, dignity, and support to our patients and those who love them. As an effective member of our clinical team, you will ensure the provision of high-level care (including palliative, end of life, complex care and social) within a multi- disciplinary approach across all North Yorkshire Hospice Care Services.
This Healthcare Assistant role is community based, throughout Harrogate and Hambleton and Richmond. You will be required to have access to your own vehicle and have a current driving license.
In this role, you will
Providing compassionate care and support for patients daily needs, including palliative and end-of-life care
Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals
Ability to follow care plans, policies, and procedures, including infection control and safety guidelines
Basic clinical skills (e.g. medication administration, monitoring) within training and competence
Teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and volunteers
Accurate record-keeping and documentation of care provided
Understanding of patient dignity, hygiene, and safeguarding, including care after death
Manual handling and safe use of equipment to support patient independence
Flexibility to support different teams and tasks, including meals, housekeeping, and general patient comfort
See job description attached for further details.