Senior Carer
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.90 to £11.90 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | PL3 5TX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dorley House |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SOO24 |
Summary
JOB TITLE: Senior carer
Contracted Hrs: 37.5/week
Salary- up to £ 23,205.00
REPORTING TO: Home Manager.
JOB PURPOSE:
• To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team to achieve quality outcomes.
• To ensure clients retain their dignity and individuality.
• To ensure the highest standards of care are delivered through a person centred approach at all times.
• To assist in the general activities of the home.
Skills, Knowledge and qualifications:
Required:
• A genuine interest of working within the specified client group.
• Ability to work communicates effectively at all levels.
• Team Player.
• Willingness to participate in vocational and any other relevant training.
• Satisfactory police check and clearance with the independent safeguarding authority.
Desired:
• Previous experience in working with the relevant client group.
• NVQ level 3 in health and social care.
Main responsibilities
• To ensure the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
• To assist clients with all aspects of their daily life and preferred routine when required E.G Washing and dressing, continence, hair care, oral care, nail care, skin care, pressure care, mobility.
• Closely monitor clients who present challenging behaviour and document accordingly E.G on a behaviour report.
• Ensure all tasks carried out are documented in full on the correct documentation and in a legible and accurate format.
• Complete daily charts appropriately and truthfully E.G Diet, fluid, hourly checks.
• Assist in the delivery of care for clients during their end of life and/or progressive illness.
• Assist with Last offices.
• Answer the call bell system promptly.
• Answer the door and telephone promptly, respond accordingly and pass on messages appropriately.
• Remain up to date with information in clients care plans.
• Complete daily evaluation records.
• Report on the well-being and any changes of a client to the nurse in charge.
• Make visitors to the home feel welcome.
• Provide refreshments as required.
• Domestic duties E.G Make and change beds, ensuring rooms are left clean and tidy, empty and clean commodes after every use, ensure the thorough cleaning of all equipment ( hoists, standaids,belts] and assist in other required domestic duties as directed by the home to ensure high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Assist clients with meals and all aspects of dietary and fluid monitoring as required. Remain aware of swallowing difficulty’s and any special requirements.
• Provide escort assistance to clients travelling to and from the hospital or other places as directed.
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with client’s personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with clients.
• Do not accept gifts from clients or others – please refer to the “GIFTS” policy, ensure all offers of gifts are declared to senior staff.
Marketing
• Assist the home manager in actively marketing the care home and promoting a positive personal/professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the care home is maintained at all times.
• Ensure the home remains fresh and welcoming for visitors.
• Actively promote and uphold the reputation of the home both inside and outside of normal working hours.
• Assist in showing visitors around the home as directed by the Home Manager.
Training and development.
• Maintain knowledge and competence and train/induct other staff.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site.
• Attend any other training as required.
Health and safety
• Report immediately to the Home Manager any dangerous occurrence, infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or other.
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the homes health and safety policy, fire procedures, employee handbook.
• Promote safe working practices at all times.
• Report to the Home Manager/Maintenance Technician any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or potential hazard in the first instance.
General
• Ensure that all information gained in the course of duty remains confidential and is not divulged to third parties.
• Assist in ensuring the security of the care centre is maintained at all times.
• Notify the Home Manager of any absence or your inability to report for duty as soon as possible.
• Ensure you disclose any injury that may directly affect your ability to work or injury that may be worsened by your role.
• Adhere to the company policies and procedures at all times.
• Ensure all activities related equipment remains in good, safe working order.
• Provide mealtime assistance in the dining room E.G assist with the diet of clients, assist in ensuring a homely and social atmosphere is maintained.
• Provide adequate notice to all persons informing them of planned events.
• Assist Managing staff in ensuring all persons plan of care is adhered to.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required.
This job description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
The Home Manager reserves the right to amend this job description from time to time as required. Any changes will be confirmed in writing.
Contracted Hrs: 37.5/week
Salary- up to £ 23,205.00
REPORTING TO: Home Manager.
JOB PURPOSE:
• To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team to achieve quality outcomes.
• To ensure clients retain their dignity and individuality.
• To ensure the highest standards of care are delivered through a person centred approach at all times.
• To assist in the general activities of the home.
Skills, Knowledge and qualifications:
Required:
• A genuine interest of working within the specified client group.
• Ability to work communicates effectively at all levels.
• Team Player.
• Willingness to participate in vocational and any other relevant training.
• Satisfactory police check and clearance with the independent safeguarding authority.
Desired:
• Previous experience in working with the relevant client group.
• NVQ level 3 in health and social care.
Main responsibilities
• To ensure the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
• To assist clients with all aspects of their daily life and preferred routine when required E.G Washing and dressing, continence, hair care, oral care, nail care, skin care, pressure care, mobility.
• Closely monitor clients who present challenging behaviour and document accordingly E.G on a behaviour report.
• Ensure all tasks carried out are documented in full on the correct documentation and in a legible and accurate format.
• Complete daily charts appropriately and truthfully E.G Diet, fluid, hourly checks.
• Assist in the delivery of care for clients during their end of life and/or progressive illness.
• Assist with Last offices.
• Answer the call bell system promptly.
• Answer the door and telephone promptly, respond accordingly and pass on messages appropriately.
• Remain up to date with information in clients care plans.
• Complete daily evaluation records.
• Report on the well-being and any changes of a client to the nurse in charge.
• Make visitors to the home feel welcome.
• Provide refreshments as required.
• Domestic duties E.G Make and change beds, ensuring rooms are left clean and tidy, empty and clean commodes after every use, ensure the thorough cleaning of all equipment ( hoists, standaids,belts] and assist in other required domestic duties as directed by the home to ensure high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Assist clients with meals and all aspects of dietary and fluid monitoring as required. Remain aware of swallowing difficulty’s and any special requirements.
• Provide escort assistance to clients travelling to and from the hospital or other places as directed.
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with client’s personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with clients.
• Do not accept gifts from clients or others – please refer to the “GIFTS” policy, ensure all offers of gifts are declared to senior staff.
Marketing
• Assist the home manager in actively marketing the care home and promoting a positive personal/professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the care home is maintained at all times.
• Ensure the home remains fresh and welcoming for visitors.
• Actively promote and uphold the reputation of the home both inside and outside of normal working hours.
• Assist in showing visitors around the home as directed by the Home Manager.
Training and development.
• Maintain knowledge and competence and train/induct other staff.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site.
• Attend any other training as required.
Health and safety
• Report immediately to the Home Manager any dangerous occurrence, infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or other.
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the homes health and safety policy, fire procedures, employee handbook.
• Promote safe working practices at all times.
• Report to the Home Manager/Maintenance Technician any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or potential hazard in the first instance.
General
• Ensure that all information gained in the course of duty remains confidential and is not divulged to third parties.
• Assist in ensuring the security of the care centre is maintained at all times.
• Notify the Home Manager of any absence or your inability to report for duty as soon as possible.
• Ensure you disclose any injury that may directly affect your ability to work or injury that may be worsened by your role.
• Adhere to the company policies and procedures at all times.
• Ensure all activities related equipment remains in good, safe working order.
• Provide mealtime assistance in the dining room E.G assist with the diet of clients, assist in ensuring a homely and social atmosphere is maintained.
• Provide adequate notice to all persons informing them of planned events.
• Assist Managing staff in ensuring all persons plan of care is adhered to.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required.
This job description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
The Home Manager reserves the right to amend this job description from time to time as required. Any changes will be confirmed in writing.