Senior Care Assistant

WELCOME BONUS OF £250 PLUS ANOTHER £250 AFTER 6 MONTHS

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant - Nights x 1 vacancy

Reports to: Home Manager/Nurse in Charge

Working Hours: 38.5 hours per week - 8pm to 8am. 2 week rolling rota - 3 nights week 1 and 4 nights week 2

WELCOME BONUS OF £250 - PLUS £250 AFTER 6 MONTHS

Job Overview:

· To provide leadership to the care staff within The Poplars Nursing Home

· To provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager

· To supervise the care services within The Poplars Nursing Home in accordance with agreed standards

· To maintain skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain practices as up-to-date.

(Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

Role Specific Duties:

· Ensure Residents are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing

· To ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service and supervise staff

· Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support

Working with Others:

· Develop effective working relationships with other employees within The Poplars Nursing Home

· Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Residents

Leading by Example:

· Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth

Personal Responsibilities:

· Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management

Proficient Written Skills

· Maintain all Care Plans/care records in accordance with The Poplars Nursing Home policy and audit care records following company policy to ensure compliance

· IT Literate - Electronic Care Plans and records in place. Candidate to have the ability to create and maintain these.

Leadership Skills

· Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service

· Organise and plan supervision and appraisals for care staff

· Provide and oversee staff providing people with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom

· Dispense medication following The Poplars Nursing Home policies and procedures

· Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to Residents’ family members as needed

Communication Skills

· Senior Carers need to build rapport with Residents by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives

· The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team, with Residents and their families/friends, whilst recognising people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

· To greet visitors and show prospective Residents and families the facilities as required

Problem-Solving Skills

· Senior Carers need to be able to adapt and address situations quickly. Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well-being, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection

Additional Requirements

· Previous experience of working in similar environment - Essential

· Candidate must have Medication Competencies - Essential

· Previous experience of working in similar supervisory role - Desirable

· Experience of working with Residents, in particular, those that may have additional support needs -Desirable

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• providing care: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (required)