The Ashton Care Home

About The Ashton Care Home

– HEAD OF CARE REPORTS TO MANAGER J Job Purpose – to plan, monitor and deliver the highest standards of personalised care to residents, ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity, and that individual’s rights to privacy, dignity, independence and choice are met. To supervise and evaluate the care delivered to residents always ensuring that legal and Care Home standards are met. Keys Responsibilities 1. To act as the person in charge of the home in the absence of the Home Manager ensuring that legislation is adhered to and standards are maintained. 2. To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents. 3. Responsible for: understanding and complying with statutory and legal requirements that are relevant, including: Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Health & Social Care Act to ensure that all care teams and other staff maintain a safe environment throughout the home. 4.To participate in the formulation of individual person centred care plans and administer & order medication to/for residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both. This is to include audits being completed to deadlines, acting of findings and ensuring a full stock of medication of each resident is always readily available. 5. To always be alert to our residents physical and mental wellbeing, immediately dealing with and reporting any changes in our resident’s condition. Liaising with other care professionals as required and ensuring that all records are updated accurately. 6. To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident’s personal information at all times. This includes resident’s behaviour, actions and any incidents that may occur in the course of the day to day care. To ensure that all care teams and other staff understand and respect this. 7. Assist the Manager & Clinical Lead in the appraisal of care staff, identifying their training needs and promoting their personal and professional development. 8. To enrol as an Infection Control Champion and participate in Train the Trainer courses as required - enabling you to train other staff. 9. To participate in any other training recommended to the home. 10. To be active and encourage senior members of the care team, be responsible for participating in team meetings, ensure good communication and monitor the induction’s and training of newly appointed staff. 11. Ensuring residents are cared for with dignity and respect at all times. 12. Ensure all complaints both formal and informal are dealt with promptly and courteously in accordance with Company policy 13. Undertaking general care duties throughout the home as needed. 14. Ensure the home is secure and safe 15. To assist senior staff with the responsibility of the home in the absence of the Manager. 16. You are required to work, when necessary, flexible hours as required by the needs of the home and be on call as and when required by management. 17. This is not an exhaustive list and may be reviewed at any time to reflect current or changing practices. The role is a team role, with clear responsibility for our residents along with supervising, mentoring and supporting all staff Flexible, Reliable and Punctual * Excellent Communication Skills * A Passion for Care & The Ashton Key Measures Mandatory and other training is up to date - Weekly meetings with Management staff - Person specification * Own Car & Driving License * Dedication and commitment * Effective team player * Good commination skills, approachable and friendly * Good supervisory, leadership, organisational and practical skills * Administration skills including developing and keeping records * Excellent knowledge of healthcare sector, regulations and standards * Ability to cope under pressure * Calm and patient * Ability to deal with change or emergencies * Ability to display empathy and understanding * Management skills * Minimum Qualification of NVQ3 in Care Job Type: Full-time

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