Community Health Care Assistant

I am currently recruiting for a team of HCA's to work with a Hospice Community service which is based around Hertfordshire. They are seeking HCA's to join them on a bank basis working shifts from Monday to Sunday.

The service has an in-patient unit and a community project which covers Stevenage, North Herts and the surrounding towns and villages. The Hospice staff delivers personalised and compassionate palliative end of life care for those in need following a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness. Our Hospice at Home service offers hands on nursing care and support to patients with life limiting illnesses who need end of life care in their own home. In addition, the Hospice at Home Service aims to provide support for the patient's family and carer's.

The service is looking for a team of bank staff to join the Hospice's Community Project. The role would be ideal for a HCA who compassionate, resilient and looking to work in a palliative care setting. To be considered for this post, you must be friendly, compassionate, hardworking, and reliable.

The Hospice operates as a seven-day service from Monday through to Sunday with day and night shifts available.

Shift patterns:

Long day - 08:00 -21:30

Early 08:00-15:00

Late- 15:00- 21:30

However, hours can vary and depend on the requirements of the service.

It is essential that you:

Are a car driver

Have your own car

Have Manual Handling & Life Support training (or be willing to have the training)

At least 6 months experience in a similar setting

Have a valid DBS (or be willing to update it)

If you would like to apply for this post, you must have a minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role held within the last 2 years.