Healthcare Assistant Community Healthcare (Bank)

Your role as a Healthcare Assistant

At the heart of our patient-centred approach is a simple belief that every moment counts. 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

Are you a caring and compassionate Healthcare Assistant who wants to make a meaningful difference during one of lifes most sensitive times? Would you like to join an organisation where you can grow, feel supported and truly make an impact every day?, 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