Senior Carer
Hartshill Care LTD | Nuneaton | findajob.dwp.gov.uk |
Benefits: Free uniform
Enhanced rates of pay for overtime/ Bank holidays
Career progression
Competitive rates of pay
Excellent training, ongoing professional development and defined career opportunities once working with us
28 days annual leave (pro rata)
Refer a friend scheme
Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Care Awards’
Blue Light Card
Salary Advance Scheme- providing you with the opportunity to receive your earned pay immediately to increase your choice and financial wellbeing. Would you like the opportunity of being part of a team at the beginning of a care home’s journey; building its reputation as a leader in residential nursing care, establishing a culture of positivity and inclusivity and really stamp your mark?
We are looking for senior carers for our new 64 bedded home specialising in Care for the elderly, dementia and nursing for 33 to 44 hours per week.
This is an exciting and varied role, which includes the following duties:
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES- indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Assisting residents with all personal care
Medication rounds
Writing up the daily notes at the end of the shift
Ensuring that all changes have been noted and where required communicated to the appropriate person by either writing in the unit or the managers communication book
Helping with admissions as requested by the Unit Manager
Checking in of new medication
Assisting the Unit Manager in inducting new care staff
Assisting the Unit Manager in reviewing Care plans if requested
Ensure that you and others follow the key worker procedure
Checking 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.
Administering Insulin to residents that require it.
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 staff
When on shift you are part of the team complement and as such are required to help and assist with all aspects of residents care
When running a shift; please see extra responsibilities below: Undertaking tasks requested by the Unit Manager on the previous shift
Handing over to the next shift
Writing any changes in medication or changes to residents care
Leaving detailed accounts of any new instructions or information for the next day or shift for all staff
All falls, complaints and emergency situations will be reported to the main office and on the unit
Manage the staff team for the shift including break times
Contact Doctor, District Nurses or any other health professional if a residents condition causes immediate concern
QUALIFICATIONS 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
Note: No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. 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.
Staff may be required to wear PPE including masks. Staff may be required to undergo regular LFT and PCR testing in accordance to government guidelines at the time.
Enhanced rates of pay for overtime/ Bank holidays
Career progression
Competitive rates of pay
Excellent training, ongoing professional development and defined career opportunities once working with us
28 days annual leave (pro rata)
Refer a friend scheme
Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Care Awards’
Blue Light Card
Salary Advance Scheme- providing you with the opportunity to receive your earned pay immediately to increase your choice and financial wellbeing. Would you like the opportunity of being part of a team at the beginning of a care home’s journey; building its reputation as a leader in residential nursing care, establishing a culture of positivity and inclusivity and really stamp your mark?
We are looking for senior carers for our new 64 bedded home specialising in Care for the elderly, dementia and nursing for 33 to 44 hours per week.
This is an exciting and varied role, which includes the following duties:
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES- indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Assisting residents with all personal care
Medication rounds
Writing up the daily notes at the end of the shift
Ensuring that all changes have been noted and where required communicated to the appropriate person by either writing in the unit or the managers communication book
Helping with admissions as requested by the Unit Manager
Checking in of new medication
Assisting the Unit Manager in inducting new care staff
Assisting the Unit Manager in reviewing Care plans if requested
Ensure that you and others follow the key worker procedure
Checking 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.
Administering Insulin to residents that require it.
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 staff
When on shift you are part of the team complement and as such are required to help and assist with all aspects of residents care
When running a shift; please see extra responsibilities below: Undertaking tasks requested by the Unit Manager on the previous shift
Handing over to the next shift
Writing any changes in medication or changes to residents care
Leaving detailed accounts of any new instructions or information for the next day or shift for all staff
All falls, complaints and emergency situations will be reported to the main office and on the unit
Manage the staff team for the shift including break times
Contact Doctor, District Nurses or any other health professional if a residents condition causes immediate concern
QUALIFICATIONS 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
Note: No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. 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.
Staff may be required to wear PPE including masks. Staff may be required to undergo regular LFT and PCR testing in accordance to government guidelines at the time.
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