Community Carer / HCA - Care for GoodNHS

Job summary

We are recruiting for two people to work 18 hours per week. Flexibility to work within a rolling rota covering a 7 day service 365 days a year. Core hours are 08.00- 20.00.

Main duties of the job

This is a wonderful opportunity to truly make a difference to the lives of the local community. Becoming a carer for Care for Good, a private home care provider service, supporting the work of the Hospice and The Rapid Personalised Care Service, a funded specialist palliative care service for those approaching end of life.

The Hospice of St Francis is passionate about helping clients/patients and their families to live their precious lives well, giving clients/patients choice over the range of services they receive whether in their own homes or at the Hospice.

The Hospice has a trusted reputation over 40 years of stewardship and trust right across the communities it supports in order to raise over £6 million each year.

Job description

Main duties and responsibilities:

As a Carer, you will provide compassionate, flexible and person-centered care to individuals in their own homes. The role can include supporting clients/ patients with various levels of health care needs, from those with minimal support requirements to those who are approaching the end of their life.

• Deliver high-quality care and support tailored to each patient/clients needs.Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming).
• Support with mobility, transfers and safe use of equipment.
• Prepare meals and assist with eating and drinking where required.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Administer or prompt medication in line with care plans.
• Carry out light household tasks to maintain a safe environment.
• Record and report accurately on care provided and any changes in patient/client wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and the wider care team.
• Update care notes in the home.

About us

The Hospice of St Francis is a registered charity based on Spring Garden Lane in Berkhamsted, providing free, high-quality palliative and end-of-life care for over 2,000 local people and their families annually across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire