Completion of visiting records and documentation of activities underttaken with patient/carer.
Working closely with a supervising health professional.
Engaging with patients, their carere, and the team.
Following the project's guidelines/procedures.
Opportunity to help people to improve and make the most of their lives despite having a terminal illness.
Opportunity to give back to the community in a direct and meaningful way.
Get job references and develolp a portfolio of skills and training gained.
Travel expenses paid (TFL zones 1-6)
Learn and develop new skills
Gain experience of working in a caring profession
Friendly and approachable person who is able to get on well with people of different backgrounds.
Caring person who is committed to help improve patients quality of life.
Be able to work in a professional manner with patients who have a terminal illness.
Ability to complete patient files and other written documents as instructeed.
Be enthusiastice to learn and practice new skills.
Be reliable and flexible.
Be able to speak and read/write English.
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