Senior Carer

Job Description

CareTo ensure the highest levels of bespoke care is provided to all residents in every aspect of daily living.Assist with the admission of new residents in a way that puts the new resident at the heart of the service and complies with all procedures.Respect people’s right to confidentiality, protecting and upholding their privacy and dignityShow consideration, respect and sensitivity for residents’ propertyBe vigilant and accurately report physical and/or emotional changes in residentsEnsure all care plans are up to date and reflect resident’s changing needsAdditional tasks:Model ways that support residents to lead as full a life as possible, using individual care plans to provide person centred care, seeking relevant activities for engagement and balancing support needs with independenceProactively improve the quality of care and support by reflecting on and updating own knowledge, skills and experienceSupport and coach team members to improve on all aspects of careShow leadershipand work with others to ensure the delivery of safe, high quality care and supportAdminister medicines and controlled drugs in accordance with prescriptions and proceduresWork to the Codes of Practice set down by the General Social Care CouncilCommunicationTo communicate effectively with clarity, empathy and respect for others in all forms of communication and to all recipientsPromote the wellbeing of people who need care and supportDevelop excellent rapport and be polite, welcoming and courteous to residents, relatives and visitorsShow enthusiasm and interest when showing prospective residents and their families around the home, ensuring detailed requirements are agreed and noted accurately for future useEnsure all accidents and incidents are communicated in a timely and precise way as per company proceduresPromote, ensure and maintain the good reputation of the Care Home and the CompanyUnderstand the importance of correct record management and own personal responsibilities in maintaining this through passwords, storage of documentation, and sharing information ( both paper based or on electronic systems).To be proactive in information management including identifying errors and omission in records and personal data, informing relevant persons promptlyto reduce risk of harm or inappropriate care and treatment, and responding to external recommendations to improve data qualityReport breeches of records security to line manager or the Caldicott Guardian.Additional tasks:Actively look for ways to improve internal and external communicationsCommunicate effectively by adapting your style to meet the needs of other.LeadershipTo inspire and guide staff to provide exceptional care in a safe and dignified way, by motivating them to carry out their duties effectively and efficiently.Live and promote the Company Mission and Brand Values at all timesSupport the Care Manager to promote the home and deliver excellent service, safety and profitabilityWork effectively and co-operatively as a team member and a team leaderTake responsibility for completing all mandatory training, ensure compliance and seek opportunities to continue to learnSupport training and supervision of junior and new staff members in all aspects of their workDemonstrate effective time management by planning & organising to ensure that tasks are completed on time and to a high standard, whilst providing exceptional careAssist with the effective Induction for new staff, ensuring all relevant documentation is understood and completedWork responsibly to deliver excellent care when leading a shiftPromote an environment where all people are treated fairlyHealth and SafetyTo implement safety practices in line with legislation and company policies and procedures and to promote these methods with all staffPromote equality, diversity and inclusion by treating all people fairly and without biasComplete and update all mandatory training and ensure compliance at all timesComply with all relevant legislation and company policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and well-being of all residents, their visitors and colleaguesComply with company policy and procedure in relation to infection control and preventionEnsure the security of the home is maintained at all timesEnsure all accidents and incidents are communicated in a timely and precise way as per Company proceduresTo work within the companys Information Governance policies in order maintain security of personal and sensitive data