Job Description

NVQ/DIPLOMA: LEVEL 3 ADULT SOCIAL CARE REQUIRED

Every Monday: 7am-5pm

- Care Manager

Responsible to

: Lisa Webb, Vicki Hitchcock & Donna Baker

NVQ/DIPLOMA: LEVEL 3 ADULT SOCIAL CARE REQUIRED

Purpose:

To support senior members of staff in all aspects of the homes management. To help in the training of care staff. To care for the clients in a manner, which respects their dignity, privacy and promotes their independence? Employees must have a caring attitude, patience, empathy, and a willingness to help. Job flexibility will be required. Employees must have a genuine desire to work with the elderly, mentally infirm and enthusiasm for suggestion and progress to ensure the standards and quality of care at Mayflower House is maintained.

Main responsibilities

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NVQ/DIPLOMA: LEVEL 3 ADULT SOCIAL CARE REQUIRED

Medication

To Dispense and Administer medication to residents as prescribed, training & homes policies

Complete and sign MAR sheets &homely remedy documentation

Dispense and administer controlled drugs, ensuring a witness is present and double signing.

To sign out un-used medication and return to pharmacy

Re-order medication timely, checking counts daily

Contribute to the monthly re-order of medication

Contribute to the signing in of new monthly medication and monthly change over.

Chase medications with GPs and Pharmacy as required

Report errors and discrepancies to deputy and registered manager timely.

Line Management

To lead and motivate a team of care assistants, supporting performance where required

Daily allocations of workloads, activities and breaks for all care staff

Lead a team of care staff to ensure practices align with homes values and CQC quality statements.

Attempt to cover late sickness to ensure safe staffing.

To support the deputy and registered manager with completion of 3 month supervisions and direct observations of care staff

Professional Support

Respond to incoming calls, calls bells and the main door as appropriate.

To seek health care professional input of MDT including GPs, pharmacy, District Nurses, Physios and OTs

Keep clear, factual but detailed documentation of all interactions with other health care professionals via the CareDocs software.

To obtain following specimens for analysis ; blood, urine, faecal, and sputum {this only if you have been trained and are confident in performing these duties}. Also to ensure changes in medications are updated, and to ensure prescriptions are collected and dispensed for immediate start at GP`s request.

To ensure Service Users families and/or carers are fully aware of the support services offered by Mayflower House.

To contribute and review care plans and risk assessments where there is a change of care needs or 6 monthly, including involvement of the resident, family or contribution.

. Review & Prepare documentation for social workers and other MDTs

Personal Contribution

Maintain a smart and professional appearance.

Complete internal and external training as required

To be flexible to cover evenings - covering annual leave and sickness

To contribute to management communications and staff meetings

To participate in regular on-call

To develop a positive working relationship with current care manager and wider management team

To comply with the homes Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health regulations.

Attend and contribute to staff appraisal meetings.

To maintain confidentiality on all aspects of care and your work within the home.

To have a working knowledge of the homes policies and procedures.

To establish good relationships with, relatives, colleagues, and other people visiting the home.

To communicate to the Manager if any serious difficulty or event occurs.

Answer emergency bells , greet visitors, answer the telephone and door.

To have working knowledge of homes emergency procedures.

Respect Service Users privacy and dignity and ensure property is left safe and secure.

Note : In addition to the responsibilities listed above it may be necessary to perform other duties not listed. Consideration will be given to your skills and status when requesting you to perform these duties.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.41-14.61 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift Overtime
Application question(s):

Level 3: Diploma Adult Social Care
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Senior care: 2 years (required) Dementia care: 2 years (required) Medication administration: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Aug 25