Trainee Healthcare Assistant Apprenticeship

To assist in the delivery of patient care such as toileting, washing, mouth care and dressing To assist in providing skin care dressings, following training To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers To always maintain patient confidentiality To ensure various patient’s rights and choices are adhered to, that care choices are followed, and privacy and dignity is maintained To carry out various light domestic duties in patient’s homes To report changes in a patient’s condition to a member of the Hospice Team/patient’s GP/ District Nurse To be always aware of the impact of bereavement and loss To support in the recognition of the nutritional and hydration needs of patients; acknowledging and assisting patients that require assistance with diet and fluids To offer support to patients and their carer’s, with information and signpost to other services where appropriate To encourage patients and carer’s feedback and support with compliments and complaints To work towards the facilitation of the medicines management processes, following thorough training and competency sign off, and adhering to Hospice processes To undertake shifts in the Hospice’s In-Patient unit, Hospice@Home team and Sunflower Living Well Centre as required

Training Outcome:
Progression to the role of Healthcare Assistant, Nurse Practitioner or Staff Nurse

Employer Description:

Since 1988, East Cheshire Hospice has been caring for people living with life-limiting illnesses. We put our patients, their carers and families at the centre of everything we do, and our expert medical treatment is only the start of the holistic care we provide.

Working Hours :
Days, Evenings, Weekends and potentially Nights.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Patience