Based at Dronfield but may be required to work at our home in Hasland
To provide a high standard of resident care, and support/teaching of care staff and learners. You are to assist in the evaluation of the methods relating to reaching the objectives of the Nursing Home and adjust such methods as necessary.
SUMMARY
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day control of the Nursing/Care teams, providing the necessary leadership to maintain high standards of care, safety discipline and morale in the Nursing Home.
The aim is to provide the nursing care to meet the individual resident requirement by assessment, problem identification, planning and evaluation, and to create a relaxed and homely environment which maximizes the individuals’ opportunities.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Medication
Supervising the professional work of other nursing/care staff and actively participating in the delivery of nursing care to ensure the highest possible standards are maintained.
Communication and co-operating with members of the Multi-Disciplinary team regarding care and treatment of residents and ensuring instructions are carried out.
Keeping the Home Manager informed of changes and reporting specific matters of importance relating to the prescribing, storage and administration of medicines.
Ensuring that the resident care is organised on the basis of individualized assessment, problem identification, objective setting, care planning and evaluation, instructing and supervising staff in this responsibility.
Keeping up to date with new techniques, procedures and equipment and encouraging staff to do likewise.
Ensuring that all reasonable precautions are taken to ensure the safety and welfare of residents,staff and visitors in the Nursing Home and ensuring the policy regarding accidents is implemented.
Exercising leadership at all times to ensure confidence and high morale among nursing/care staff.
Ensuring that a correct standard of communication is provided for residents and encouraging relatives to maintain contact and offer assistance to each party when necessary.
Organizing the admission, discharge or transfer or residents and ensuring that policies relating to the safe custody of residents are adhered to.
Arranging staff allocation each shift to ensure the best possible deployment of staff to maintain the highest standards of care.
Requisitioning and controlling supplies of stores, dressings etc and practicing and encouraging economy in their use.
Maintaining equipment in good condition and reporting any loss or damage to the Home Manager.
Reporting of all accidents to residents, staff and visitors and completing accident forms as appropriate.
Maintaining resident files, records as required.
Exercising leadership in the Nursing Home to achieve high morale.
Introducing new staff as necessary, giving all possible help and guidance.
Ensuring the best possible rapport with medical staff and all other disciplinaries.
Keep the Home Manager informed of all problems relating to the nursing/care service.
Attending meetings with staff to ensure good communications.
Benefits:
Includes enrollment into the PIRKX Benefits platform, upon successful completion of probation period. including Access to a GP, Counselling, Discounted Shopping, Hotels, Food and Drink, Cinema tickets, Gym membership, Access to a Vet at a reduced cost, Well-being talks, Educational assistance and much much more...
Contributory Pension
Paid Breaks
Overtime Paid at enhanced Rates
Subsidised Meals during Shift
Referral scheme in place for recommending Friends and Family to join the group - £250 per placement
Free Parking
Free Uniform
Free Training
Includes enrollment into the PIRKX Benefits platform, upon successful completion of probation period.
Sorry no Visa Sponsorship available
Paid Handover Time
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £23.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Nursing home: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
