Senior Healthcare Assistant - Ealing

Job Purpose/Summary

To undertake a broad range of nursing support activities and duties relating to the care of patients with end of life care needs, usually in their own homes.

Key Relationships

• Regional Manager
• Clinical Lead Nurse
• Nursing Support Centre – Service Manager
• Nursing Support Centre – Administrators
• District/Named Nurses.
• Co-ordinators.

Accountabilities (Duties and responsibilities)

• Provides care for named patients with end of life care needs usually in their own homes in accordance with the patient’s care plan as defined by the District Nurse, with minimum direct supervision.
• Establishes and maintains effective communications with patients, carers and health professionals in a professional manner.
• Is alert to, and recognises changes in patients’ symptoms and conditions and notifies other health care professionals as necessary
• Assists patients with administration of regular oral medication where the patient is self-medicating.
• ?Monitors the administration of medication via syringe drivers and undertakes first line troubleshooting when problems occur
• In line with Marie Curie Cancer Care policies on patient documentation, updates patient records ensuring entries are accurate, relevant, legible and contemporaneous and hands over care given appropriately
• ?Provides emotional and practical support to patient’s carers or family members
• Cares for the body after death and supports family members/ carers after death.
• Undertakes delegated clinical tasks and procedures linked to Marie Curie Cancer Care Competences for SHCAs which are specific to the immediate care environment
• Participates in audits, surveys or other clinical governance activities as requested
• Uses resources economically and efficiently.
• Maintains IT competency in order to make full use of electronic communications and to access appropriate Marie Curie data sources and training opportunities.
• Contributes to the health safety and well-being of patients, carers and self by being aware of and adhering to the Marie Curie policies and guidelines on Health and safety at Work; Fire Precautions and Regulations; Security of Lone Worker; and Infection Control.
• Maintains own conduct in accordance with Marie Curie Cancer Care’s ‘Code of Conduct for HCAs’
• Undertakes training and demonstrates competence in a range of nursing activities and tasks in support of patient care and the Marie Curie Nursing Service.
• Participates in the Marie Curie Cancer Care performance appraisal scheme, identifying personal achievements, objectives and development needs.