Job Description
OVERALL OBJECTIVES:
- Provide physical and emotional support and care for the residents of the home, maintaining high standards of care and supervision of daily routines.
- Assist in providing a stable and caring environment that underpins the residents' emotional and psychological well-being.
- Support residents in continuing the expression of their culture, faith, and values.
- Develop a good working relationship with managers and be involved in staff training and development.
- Take charge of a shift in the absence of the Home Manager.
About The Role
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Resident Care and Supervision
- Provide, oversee, supervise, and monitor the daily routine to ensure consistent high standards of resident care.
- Be in charge as required, organizing the workload and supervising the staff.
- Develop a good working relationship with the Enhanced Senior and the management team.
- Communicate effectively between Managers and care staff, both written and verbally.
- Contribute to and adhere to the development of individual care plans concerning hygiene, bathing, continence management, mobility, feeding, dressing, and general care.
- Assist with the administration of medication in accordance with medication procedures.
- Promote a friendly, homely atmosphere at all times.
- Assist residents with their activities of daily living.
- Assist with domestic/housekeeping tasks, maintain general tidiness, and promote a homely atmosphere.
- Greet visitors, ensure general security policies are adhered to, answer the telephone, and screen calls as required.
Staff Supervision and Development
- Work in conjunction with the Deputy Manager and be involved with the induction of new care and domestic staff, keeping any required records.
- Supervise staff on shift, ensuring high standards of care, adherence to procedures, and safety while at work.
- Ensure the Home Manager and Deputy Manager are informed of any problems or developments regarding staff, residents, or support services in a timely manner.
Communication and Teamwork
- Communicate effectively with managers, care staff, residents, and visitors.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion in communicating personal matters to senior and other members of staff and residents.
- Uphold the key principles of residents' rights, citizenship, independence, choice, privacy, fulfillment, and dignity.
- Respect residents' beliefs and values, arranging visits to places of worship and clergy visits as needed.
- Assist residents with reading and general intellectual stimulation, and support them in pursuing outside interests and activities.
- Participate in team meetings and individual meetings with the Line Manager as required.
Health and Safety
- Ensure conformance with the company's health and safety at work policy, by self and staff.
- Accompany healthcare professionals to resident rooms, provide a full report to the person in charge, and complete relevant documents if required.
- Assist with the care of the dying.
Other Duties
- Be accountable for undertaking specific responsibilities as directed by the Home Manager.
- Undertake appropriate training as determined by the Home Manager.
- Carry out other duties as may be reasonably required by the Deputy Manager/Enhanced Senior.
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Night Senior Care Assistant in Leeds employer: Westward Care Limited
At Headingley Hall Care Home, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment. Our commitment to employee development ensures that you have ample opportunities for career progression, while our competitive benefits package, including free parking and a company pension scheme, enhances your overall experience. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents, all within the beautiful setting of North Yorkshire.
