Job Description

Senior Carer

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Basic skills requirements (including numeracy, literacy and English speaking abilities):

1. Lead and manage a shift of Care staff prioritising the shift

2. Delegate responsibilities to Carer staff on shift

3. Deploy and supervise team when necessary

4. Monitor, support and develop Care staff, undertaking supervision when required

5. Be aware, ensure & lead staff in maintaining infection control

6. Mentor and provide induction to new members of staff

7. Support existing staff in new skills

8. Provide a high standard of care in an efficient, kind and respectful manner, preserving the dignity and self respect of the resident at all times

9. Maintain a smart and tidy appearance and always wear the correct uniform whilst on duty

10. Complete a report each resident whose care has been undertaken, before the end of the shift

11. Attend training sessions and fire drills, as required

12. Be prepared to do extra household or other duties on occasions as requested

13. Observance of Health and Safety requirements

14. Report any accidents involving either staff or residents

15. Comply with written and verbally agreed conditions and employment e.g. hours of duty, days of duty, time-keeping etc.

Duties

1. Receive report from previous shift and deliver handover to the upcoming shift.

2. Carry out all the instructions of the Deputy Manager/Registered Manager in an efficient and conscientious manner

3. Provide support and assistance for residents and day clients throughout the period of duty. This includes all aspects of personal hygiene, dressing, nutrition and social needs. Maintain a clean and tidy environment. Report problems relating to odour control

4. Ensure residents are dressed and groomed appropriately

5. Ensure correct use of equipment in particular moving and handling

6. Keep residents' rooms tidy and ensure correct sorting of linen and personal clothing

7. Provide essential physical and mental stimulation by participating in recreational and social activities with residents, individually or in a group and assist the Activities Co-ordinator as required

8. Ensure at all times, in conjunction with other members of staff, that the physical, emotional and social well being of each resident is maintained in a safe and homely environment

9. Ensure that residents are offered choice and that their rights are acknowledged and preserved

10. Report any obvious physical or mental change in the condition of every residents

11. Respond to calls from residents

12. Respond to visitor requests and demands in conjunction with Deputy Manager/Registered Manager and offer visitors appropriate hospitality

13. Make appointments for residents for hairdressing and chiropody

14. Complete daily reports for residents and feedback to Deputy Manager/Registered Manager

15. Implement infection control and health and safety protocols. Engage in fire drills, report incidents/accidents, carry out risk assessments, care planning and review. Understand CQC requirement and contribute to be compliant. Understanding of quality assurances, carry out audits, report to manger with action plan.

16. Deal with medication management that includes, booking, ordering medication, administering medication, return medication, change over of medication etc

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Experience:

providing care: 1 year (preferred) supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving License (preferred) NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person