Job Description

Home Name:

Dene Grange Care Home

Location:

Dene Road, Hexham, NE46 1HW

Contract:

33 hours

Reporting To:

Home Manager

About the company:

Marton Care is a modern company, with old fashioned values surrounding the loving care of vulnerable and elderly people. We believe that everyone deserves the very best that life has to offer in their dignified later years and our company is dedicated to achieving this.

At Marton Care our mission is to provide our Residents with a happy quality of life, exercising maximum independence, autonomy through choice and fulfilment, quietly and discreetly ensuring they are looked after in every way, in a warm and safe environment. Nursing and Residential care are just further chapters in a person's life and our philosophy is to create a home from home environment. Our high standard of care embraces 'Good Care Practice' with a commitment to our staff to train and support them to become the best they can be.

Duties Included (But not limited to):

Responsible to the person in charge for high standards of care to the residents in his/her care in accordance with the care plan and by appropriate hand over to ensure all needs are continuously met. To help ensure all junior care and ancillary staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home and the creation of a homely atmosphere. Report any ill health amongst clients and make requests for GP/Professional visits where necessary. Ensure that Clients Care Plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with Clients, Relatives and other Health Care Professionals, and in accordance with NMC guidelines and Company policy. Assess all aspects of Clients care needs and provide health supervision and direct Nursing Care. Assess social and health care needs of new Clients and maintain on-going assessment and review of other clients. Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Client within the Care Home has an individualized Care Plan. Client Care Plans to be reviewed on a bi-annual basis or more frequently as and when required, in accordance with NMC guidelines and Company policy. Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by the Home Manager. Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all relevant Staff Members at the end of each shift. Undertake tasks including distribution of prescribed medication, dressings, catheterization, tube feeding and appropriate intervention in the management of chronic medical conditions and document the same in accordance with the Company's procedure and NMC guidelines. Liaise with health and social care professionals involved in the well-being of individual residents to maintain an holistic approach to their care. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship exists with Clients.

A Marton Care employee has:

Fantastic People Skills:

Supportive and great communication. Able to build strong relationships and show empathy and compassion.

A Caring Nature:

An enthusiastic person-centred approach with a genuine passion for improving people's lives daily.

A Team Player Attitude:

Do you work well in a group of likeminded people?

Adaptability:

The role is in a very fast paced environment; can you think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situations?

No Experience? No Problem:

Marton Care Homes will provide a comprehensive induction program and training plan to ensure you are fully prepared to begin your new career within the Marton family.

Marton Care Homes are great environments in which to work. It takes a special kind of person to care and this could be you.

Marton Care Homes Can Offer:

Competitive pay rates Paid DBS Professional training & ongoing career progression Company pension Free uniform Onsite parking
Marton Care Homes are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals and are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, and civil partnerships.

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least 2 employment references including their most recent employer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Experience:

Nursing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

NMC pin (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person