Job Overview

•  To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse
•  To support and enable Residents to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual
•  To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge

Role Specific Duties

•  Ensure Residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
•  To contribute to the efficient running of the service
•  Support Residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
•  Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Residents are followed
•  Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Residents
•  Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
•  Working alongside the therapy team with an expectation to assist with splinting and other elective orthopedic procedures as requested by the therapy team.
•  Undertake baseline observations that a resident may present such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates and make a record these findings.
•  Ensure any anomalies in the residents’ care are escalated to the nurse in charge.

Working With Others

•  Develop effective working relationships with other employees within The British Home
•  Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Residents
•  If desired by the Resident, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life

Leading By Example

•  Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
•  Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
•  Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times

Personal Responsibilities

•  Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards
•  Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements
•  Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
•  Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
•  Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
•  Be open to learning opportunities