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Senior Care Assistant (Respite and Response) - Ayrshire Hospice
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Senior Care Assistant (Respite and Response) - Ayrshire Hospice
[Senior Care Assistant – Respite & Response Service]
About the Role Ayrshire Hospice is looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join their Senior Care Assistant (Respite & Response Service) team.
This role is essential in providing high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring dignity, comfort, and support to patients and their loved ones during vulnerable moments.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside an experienced care team to deliver personalised support to patients in their own homes.
- Assist individuals managed by the Respite and Response Service, offering emotional and physical support.
- Monitor and report changes in patient’s health and well-being to senior team members.
- Promote holistic care, including assisting with mobility, personal care, and companionship.
- Adhere to health and safety protocols, ensuring a clean, safe, and compassionate environment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (palliative care nurses, doctors, social workers).
- Provide emotionally thoughtful care when dealing with grief and trauma.
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Essential Requirements
- Experience in care settings (preferably palliative care) is advantageous but not essential—compassion, patience, and humility are key.
- Able to identify changes in health and respond accordingly.
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Willingness to travel across Ayrshire areas as required.
- Commitment to continuous learning in end-of-life care.
- Prioritises dignity and respect for every individual.
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For further information and to apply, visit: 🔗 https://careers.ayrshirehospice.org/jobs/8006918-senior-care-assistant-respite-and-response
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