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 career opportunities available supporting adults with varying levels of need, providing person-centred, responsive care.
Responsibilities for a Medication Coordinator
* Ordering of all medications, both acute and the monthly order
* Booking in of medication and restocking
* Stock control – quantities / dates / stock rotation
* Storage of medication appropriately and securely
* Cleanliness of medication room / cabinets / fridge
* Key custody
* Controlled drugs – security / ordering / safe administration
* Homely remedies & over the counter medication – responsible for welfare & education of 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
* Death of a resident – legal requirements
* Alerting & reporting systems
* Reviewing staff competency / procedures
* 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
* 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
Qualifications / Characteristics
* 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
* Salary: £12.50 per hour, 40 hours per week
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