As senior care assistant the role is to support managers in all aspects of the home's management, including taking temporary complete charge during the absence of the managers.
To help train junior members of staff in all aspects of their work in the home.
To provide "on call" cover when necessary.
Principal Responsibilities
Help to ensure that all junior and domestic staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of the right atmosphere.
Assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet. Maintaining independence, privacy and dignity at all times.
Closely monitor residents who are confused, have mental health or physical health problems, liaise with their General Practitioner or other members of the multidisciplinary team for their treatment.
Assist in the planning and delivery of care for residents at the end of life. Including preparing the body for removal .
Contact family members as necessary according to the resident's wishes or needs.
When trained and assessed as competent, to order, receive and audit and administer medications for residents, according to the home's policies and procedures.
Assist managers in the supervision and training of care staff.
Help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence; help in the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
When trained to do so, ensure audits of work processes are completed at required intervals and records kept.
Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of care users through talking to them, taking them out, and sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
Escort residents to appointments outside the home, arranging suitable transport.
Make and change beds; tidy rooms and do cleaning, paying close attention to infection control policies and procedures. Ensure records are completed and accurate.
Inspect, launder, mark and mend residents' clothing.
Cook meals, serve meals; assist residents at meal times; wash up utensils.
Answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone; greet visitors; pass messages on to appropriate people promptly.
Read and write reports in case notes; when trained, write and keep care plans and risk assessments updated and assist carers in their key workers role.
When trained and assessed as competent, to assess prospective new residents and provide information to them prior to their admission.
Work within the scope of your abilities and the policies and procedures of the home at all times.
Take part in staff and residents' meetings and also in training activities as directed.
Carry out other reasonable duties as may be required or allocated to you by the managers.
Understand and ensure the implementation of the home's Health and Safety policies and procedures, including infection control, COSHH, fire and evacuation.
Promote and ensure the good reputation of the home.
Maintain confidentiality, dignity, respect, privacy, and actively promote equality, diversity, inclusion and individuality for all our residents, visitors and staff.
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications
Required:
* Genuine interest in working with the elderly in a care environment.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Be a team worker and leader.
* Willingness to continue training and vocational programmes.
* Satisfactory DBS check and Adult First list check.
Desired:
* NVQ level 3 or above
* Minimum 3 years experience working with the elderly.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and other duties may be required during your employment at Briercliffe Lodge.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.25 per hour
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Care home: 3 years (required)
* supervisory: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person