Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION - Duty SENIOR (DAYS)

Responsible to:

Registered Manager or Deputy Manager

Purpose of position:

To support the Manager and Management Team in all aspects of the

Home's management

To teach, and lead by example, new and inexperienced staff members in all aspects of their work in the home.

To provide on-call cover where necessary and work every other weekend.

Values:

To promote and adhere to the Greensleeves Care -Workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility.

Principal Responsibilities:

Help to ensure that all care, domestic and kitchen staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home and the creation of the right atmosphere. Assist residents with their personal care needs. Answer call bells, emergency bells, the door and the telephone: greet visitors. Ensure the healthcare needs of the residents are met by liaising with GP's District Nurses,
Chiropodists etc.

Assist in the care of residents who are unwell or dying. Promote mental and physical activities for residents through the key worker system: by talking to them, taking them out and sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations. Help with the completion of Plans of Care for residents, new residents and help with resident reviews. Help to control the issue of drugs for which the Home has taken responsibility, to maintain the necessary records and to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the systems for administering medication. Help to ensure that the preparation, cooking and serving of food meet the required standards. Help to ensure that rooms and common spaces are properly cleaned, maintained and adequately heated. Lead, facilitate and participate in staff meetings, staff training, supervision, appraisal and development activities Carry out supervision and induction of designated staff as required. Support the Manager in his/her duties as the responsible officer for the Home under the
Health & Safety Act and the Fire Regulations.

To assist Registered Manager to ensure that all records required to be kept in the home by the Care Standards Act 2000 and any subsequent relevant legislation are maintained accurately, and are up to date. To have these available for inspection by the Inspection
Officer or anyone appointed by Greensleeves Homes Trust to see them.

Be aware of the security of the residents and building, locking external doors and windows at a time specified by the Registered Manager. To complete NVQ 3 in care or the equivalent Adhere to policies and procedures within the Home and the Trust.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed; the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by the manager from time to time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50-16.07 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Rickmansworth WD3 3JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Care home: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person