Job Overview
At Stichell House, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Care Assistants to join our friendly team. You will need a strong understanding of medication management and CQC compliance, along with an ability to provide safe and effective person-centred care.
Set in the landscaped grounds of the beautiful Greatham estate, Stichell House is a modern residential home in an enviable location. We offer 35 en-suite bedrooms, in a purpose built, modern facility with outstanding levels of care.
Job Description (Summary)
To act as a Senior in charge, ensuring high standards of care to residents
To administer residents’ medication in accordance with The Greatham Foundation medication policies and procedures. Also ensure that the policy for the storage and administration of medication is adhered to.
To be responsible for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive the required care.
To maintain a system of care planning and review which meets the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of each resident and to ensure that this system is supported by an effective recording system.
To ensure that care practices accord with The Greatham Foundation policies including the policies and rules contained within the employee handbook and to take appropriate in reporting any issues to the Manager or Duty Manager
To observe pre-admission assessments carried out by the Manager and or Duty Manager, ensuring the needs of prospective resident can be met.
To be involved in the system for the protection of vulnerable adults.
To maintain effective working relationships with officers of the local authority and health professionals who may visit the home from time to time.
To promote social activities within Stichell House that are in accordance with residents’ wishes and support residents to take part.
To be involved with the manager and duty managers ensuring the provision of appropriate health care arrangements for each resident in terms of medical care, dental care, chiropody and ophthalmic care.
To undertake on call duties in the absence of Duty managers
Person Specification (Summary)
NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
At least three years’ experience of working with older adults and understanding complex needs in a similar care setting, including medication administration.
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship as we have fully allocated our certificates of sponsorship.