Career progressionCompetitive rates of payExcellent training, ongoing professional development and defined career opportunities once working with us28 days annual leave (pro rata)

We are looking for senior carers for our 21 bedded home specialising in Care for the elderly, dementia and nursing for 37.5 to 40 hours per week.This is an exciting and varied role, which includes the following duties:MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES-Assisting residents with all personal careMedication roundsWriting up the daily notes at the end of the shiftEnsuring that all changes have been noted and where required communicated to the appropriate person by either writing in the unit or the managers communication bookCarrying out admissions as requested by the ManagerChecking in of new medication, ordering and storing new medications following Home policyAssisting in inducting new care staffWriting care and risk assessments and reviewing as required mainly monthlyEnsure that you and others follow the key worker procedureChecking of any wounds or injuries and completing the daily body map forms.Updating and communicating with families.Communication with other health professionals.Attending Monthly Senior staff meetings led by the Care Home Manager.Attending any emergency bell situations where you will assess and treat the resident accordingly. This includes falls, skin wounds and dressing changes.

Reviewing of resident’s plan of care file on a monthly basis.Check and monitor poorly or high risk residents closely throughout your shift.Delegating tasks and duties to your team of care staffWhen on shift you are part of the team complement and as such are required to help and assist with all aspects of residents careWhen running a shift; please see extra responsibilities below:Undertaking tasks requested by the Unit Manager on the previous shiftHanding over to the next shiftWriting any changes in medication or changes to residents careLeaving detailed accounts of any new instructions or information for the next day or shift for all staffAll falls, complaints and emergency situations will be reported to the main office and on the unitManage the staff team for the shift including break timesContact Doctor, District Nurses or any other health professional if a residents condition causes immediate concernQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: NVQ (Adult) Level 2 or above OR equivalent. Must be in the process of completing NVQ (Adult) Level 3.Experience: Senior Care Role or Team Leader: 1 year (required)Satisfactory enhanced DBS Check and where applicable a check against the DBS First List

We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.This position is subject to proven eligibility to work in the UK and a satisfactory enhanced DBS in the event of a successful application.

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