Castlethorpe requires a full time senior carer. Must have at least 2 years knowledge of a senior role and what it entails.
Responsibilities
* To ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Service Users, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
* To support training and supervision of junior and new members of staff in all aspects of their work in the Nursing Home.
* To assist Service Users in all aspects of their care needs e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual. To provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Service Users retain their comfort and dignity.
* Pay particular attention to assisting Service Users who have limited mobility or physical difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
* To assist in the promotion of continence.
* To assist in the delivery of care for Service Users and in particular those who are ill and assist with last offices.
* Discuss care-planning needs for Service Users and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with Nursing Home policies and procedures.
* Assist in framework of social activities by interaction with Service Users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Nursing Home when required.
* Answer the Nurse call system, giving assistance when required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately, respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly as required.
* To carry our regular checks on Service Users at intervals.
* To make sure all visitors to the home feel welcome, providing refreshment and assistance as and when required.
* To delegate to junior staff and organise work effectively.
* To participate in staff meetings as and when required.
* To attend hand over reports and ensure at the start of each shift that you are familiar with Service Users condition or any change of arrangements within the home…
* To participate in mandatory training sessions, on or off site, as and when required.
* Participate in relevant NVQ training to achieve required qualifications.
* To report any incident immediately to the Manager.
* To report any faulty equipment or potential hazard to the Home Manager or Handyman.
* Understand and ensure the implementation of the Health and Safety policy and emergency Fire procedures and other statutory regulatory requirements.
* To report any concerns or complaints expressed by the service user or their families to the Manager.
* Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Nursing Home.
* Notify the Home Manager as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
* Adhere to all Nursing Home policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
* To maintain confidentiality in relation to the personal and private affairs of the Service Users.
* To maintain confidentiality in relation to the business/affairs of the Nursing Home.
* To undertake any other relevant and reasonable duties within the requirement of the job role.
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