Senior Carers – Aspen Manor Care Home

Job Description

To provide leadership to the care staff within Aspen Manor Care Home and provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager. To supervise the care services within Aspen Manor in accordance with agreed standards. Maintaining skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain practices and update.

To ensure Service Users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing. Maintain all Care Plans/care records in accordance with Aspen Manor policy and audit care records following company policy to ensure compliance.

Leadership Skills

To have the ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service and be able to organise and plan supervision and appraisals for care staff. To provide and oversee staff providing people with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom.

Be able to dispense medication following Grand View policies and procedures and communicate any problems, concerns or changes to Service Users’ family members as needed.

Communication Skills

Senior Carers need to build rapport with Service Users by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives. The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team, with Service Users and their families/friends, whilst recognising people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. To be able to greet visitors and show prospective Service Users and families the facilities as required.

Problem-Solving Skills

Senior Carers need to be able to adapt and address situations quickly. Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well-being, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection. To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.

Skills / Qualifications:

• QCF level 3