Overview
SPONSORSHIPS WILL NOT BE OFFERED. At Hatzfeld we provide residential care for adults with varying needs such as Asperger's, Schizophrenia or eating disorders to age-related illnesses or Dementia. A person-centred care plan is produced tailored to each individual's specific needs. With residential care services in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire we have a wide range of different career opportunities available supporting adults with varying levels of need, providing person centred, responsive care.
Responsibilities
* As a Medication Coordinator you are responsible for the training and empowering staff to follow the procedure set down in the policy for maintaining high standards.
* Ordering of all medications, both acute and the monthly order.
* Booking in of medication and restocking.
* Stock control - quantities / dates / stock rotation etc
* Storage of medication appropriately and securely
* Cleanliness of medication room / cabinets / fridge etc
* Key custody
* Controlled drugs - security / ordering / safe administration etc
* Homely remedies & over the counter medication - responsible for the welfare & education of the residents.
* Risk assessments as required.
* Training staff - support staff to have additional training / specialist techniques.
* Administering medication - organising equipment / paperwork / best practice with procedures / managing refusals / liaising with other health professionals.
* Supporting policies / procedures / and daily practices.
* Adhering to external legislation & reviewing practices.
* Support and risk assess self-medicators.
* Auditing medication & liaising with external auditors / inspectors.
* Support patients going on leave.
* Implementation of covert administration - documentation & legal framework.
* Understanding PRN's & their usage.
* Manage medication errors & near misses - Safeguarding issues.
* Contingency plans in the event of an incident.
* First Aid boxes - ordering & replenishment.
* Monitoring resident health needs - sourcing / diarising & liaising with other health professionals.
* Overseeing new residents - transferring services etc.
* Death of a resident / legal requirements.
* Alerting & reporting systems.
* Reviewing staff competency / procedures etc.
* Support the Home's management in all aspects of medication.
* Understand what medication is held within the Home & staff's responsibilities for its safe keeping.
Qualifications / Desirable Experience
* Reliable and trustworthy
* Enthusiastic and motivated to bring positive outcomes and care for our residents
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Experience working with people who have mental health conditions and/or dementia desirable
Benefits
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Free or subsidised travel
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
£12.50 per hour (hours to be discussed)
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