Senior Care Assistant - Swansea, United Kingdom - Cwrt Enfys Care Home

Cwrt Enfys Care Home

Verified Company

Swansea, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Leadership and Management

To take a lead role and assist with all aspects of care within the home.
Assist with the recruitment and training of the care team; ensuring training targets are met and the teams are competent in their roles.
Assist and inspire the care team to deliver exceptional outcomes of care.
Ensure that all supervision, appraisal and performance management of the care team are carried out, supporting them to achieve their potential.
Act at all times in a professional manner to visitors, staff and clients within the home.
To attend any training sessions to further knowledge skills deemed necessary

Care

Assist with care delivery in the home, to ensure continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident's care.
Assist with ensuring care plans are regularly reviewed and that they are appropriate to the residents needs and reflect the care being delivered.
Ensure that each resident receives the meal or diet that he/she has requested and is suitable for his/her needs.
Assist with all activities provided within the home to promote relationship centered care.
Ensure that all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and company policies and procedures are adhered to.
Ensure that the RN/Deputy Home Manager is made aware of any clinical issues within the home
Assist any duties requested by the RN or Deputy Home Manager
To help with the admission and discharge of residents, including listing of resident's property/clothing
Maintain confidentiality regarding resident's particulars at all times
Assist and participate in activities within the Home as required
To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.
To respond in a timely way to residents who are distressed (calling out, calling for help, knocking or making noises that suggest the need for support) or seek assistance if you feel unable to respond appropriately.
Ensure medication is ordered, stored, dispensed, administered and returned in line with company and local policies and procedures.
Observe the five rights of medication.

Health and Safety

Attend and complete all training and qualifications (statutory, mandatory and developmental).
Ensure Senior Carers or RNs are informed of any incidents in the home.
Ensure storage of medications are in line with company policies and procedures
Ensure risk assessments are completed within the home and safe working practices are being followed.
Ensure equipment and environment is safe within the home
You will be required for this role to potentially liftheavy objects and operate lifting equipment (with training).

Essential Criteria

Qualifications/Education

QCF Diploma Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent )

Experience

Minimum of two years in a Care position
Proven track record leading, empowering, supporting and motivating a clinical team
Experience delivering high quality relationship centered care (
Desirable)

Skills/

Knowledge

Strong leadership skills
Excellent written, nonverbal and verbal communication skills
Dementia Knowledge (for care homes with people living with dementia)
Personal Qualities
Reliable and punctual
Able to adapt to change
Willing to learn
Approachable
Confident
Diplomatic
Enthusiastic
Flexible
Influencing skills
Listening skills
Negotiating skills
Patient
Positive attitude
Selfmotivator
Flexible