Senior Care Assistnat - Maternity Cover - Days & Nights

CHARNLEY CARE HOMES LTD - BEECH HOUSE; Danbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care home in Danbury is looking for a Carer to lead shifts and supervise junior staff while ensuring residents receive high-quality, respectful care. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and at least a year of experience in care. This role involves delegating duties, monitoring staff performance, and maintaining infection control standards. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in care provision preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a shift of Carers.
• Provide support for residents and ensure their wellbeing.
• Supervise and mentor new staff.

Skills

Leadership

Delegation

Infection control

Mentoring

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Basic skills requirements (including numeracy, literacy and English speaking abilities, preferred NVQ 3, equivalent to it or working towards it.)

• 1. Lead and manage a shift of Carers
• 2. Delegate responsibilities to Carers on shift
• 3. Deploy and supervise team when necessary
• 4. Monitor, support and develop Carers, undertaking supervision when required
• 5. Be aware, ensure & lead staff in maintaining infection control
• 6. Mentor new members of staff
• 7. Support existing staff in new skills
• 8. Provide a high standard of care in an efficient, kind and respectful manner, preserving the dignity and self respect of the resident at all times
• 9. Maintain a smart and tidy appearance and always wear the correct uniform whilst on duty
• 10. Complete a report each resident whose care has been undertaken, before the end of the shift
• 11. Attend training sessions and fire drills, as required
• 12. Be prepared to do extra household or other duties on occasions as requested
• 13. Observance of Health and Safety requirements
• 14. Report any accidents involving either staff or residents
• 15. Comply with written and verbally agreed conditions and employment e.g. hours of duty, days of duty, time-keeping etc.

Duties

• 1. Receive report from previous shift
• 2. Carry out all the instructions of the Deputy Manager/Registered Manager in an efficient and conscientious manner
• 3. Provide support and assistance for residents and day clients throughout the period of duty. This includes all aspects of personal hygiene, dressing, nutrition and social needs. Maintain a clean and tidy environment. Report problems relating to odour control
• 4. Ensure residents are dressed and groomed appropriately
• 5. Ensure correct use of equipment in particular moving and handling
• 6. Keep residents’ rooms tidy and ensure correct sorting of linen and personal clothing
• 7. Provide essential physical and mental stimulation by participating in recreational and social activities with residents, individually or in a group and assist the Activities Co-ordinator as required
• 8. Ensure at all times, in conjunction with other members of staff, that the physical, emotional and social well being of each resident is maintained in a safe and homely environment
• 9. Ensure that residents are offered choice and that their rights are acknowledged and preserved
• 10. Report any obvious physical or mental change in the condition of every residents
• 11. Respond to calls from residents
• 12. Respond to visitor requests and demands in conjunction with Deputy Manager/Registered Manager and offer visitors appropriate hospitality
• 13. Make appointments for residents for hairdressing and chiropody
• 14. Complete daily reports for residents and feedback to Deputy Manager/Registered Manager

Experience

Providing care: 1 year (preferred)