Are you looking for a deeply rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?
We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a self-motivated Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated In-Patient Unit (IPU) team. If you’re passionate about delivering the highest quality of care and are inspired by working in a supportive, values-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
✅ Deliver personal, patient-centred care and report findings such as pressure areas and fluid balance to the Registered Nurse.
✅ Undertake observations, blood glucose monitoring, simple dressings, and venepuncture (where trained) under the direction of senior staff.
✅ Record all care and observations accurately using System One.
✅ Offer compassionate emotional support to patients and their families, including sitting with dying patients in the absence of loved ones.
✅ Support patient mobility using appropriate equipment, minimising risk and ensuring safe moving and handling practices.
✅ Observe and report any changes in a patient’s condition across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects.
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Care Certificate
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Understand the palliative needs of patients and families
- Show empathy, compassion, and a commitment to high standards of care
- Can work flexibly across night shifts, weekends, and rotational schedules
- To be a team player who thrives in a values-led, supportive environment
About us
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient’s needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Business Development team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.