Position: Senior Care Assistant/Care Lead
Responsible to: Manager/Deputy Manager
Purpose of Position:
The role will be a combination of Senior Shifts working alongside the Care Lead and vice versa - 3 shifts per week. Care Lead shifts are 0700 - 17.30. Senior Shifts are 0700 - 1930 to include either a Saturday or Sunday alternate weekends.
To lead and be a member of a care team meeting the personal needs of the residents in manner which respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence.
To assist in the care of the residents physical and psychological needs and the promotion of the day to day activities of the home.
To be in charge of a shift when on duty, to organise the workload and supervise the staff.
To promote resident of the day, reviewing and implementing risk assessments, care plans etc ensuring our residents and family members are involved in their own care planning.
To ensure staff have good guidance and support. This will include group and one to one supervisions, spot checks of moving and handling etc. Competencies of medication administration etc
To arrange and ensure appropriate escorts for residents medical appointments etc.
To arrange GP appointments / home visits as required.
To assist with administration/stock control/ordering/auditing and returning of medication in accordance with medication procedure.
To ensure that the Home Manager/Deputy Manager is informed of any problems or development regarding staff, residents or any of the support services.
The Senior will spend the majority of the shift on the floor whilst the care Lead will be completing entries from the diary - chasing medication/appts, order medication, completing the resident of the day reviews, and audits
More will be discussed more at interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.55 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Experience:
- providing care: 1 year (required)
- supervisory: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2/NVQ3 Previous experience (required)
Work Location: In person
