Reporting to: Home Manager

Main purpose of the job:

To provide practical and emotional support to Residents and assist in their daily living in order for them to be as independent as possible.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Residents

* To ensure that a safe, caring, and homely environment for Residents is maintained which will allow and encourage them to develop to their full potential and support recovery.

* To treat Residents with courtesy and dignity at all times.

* To report to Senior Staff, Deputy Manager or Home Manager (as applicable) on your observations of Residents mental, physical, spiritual, and social wellbeing.

* To assist with the administration of medications in accordance with legal requirements and the policies and procedures of Deepdene Care.

* Carry out observations and physical health monitoring as and when directed.

* To support Residents to participate in the Home’s activities programme with both internal and external activities.

* To organize and deliver activities when required.

* To support with key working duties with individual residents, as directed.

* To assist and encourage Residents in maintaining good personal hygiene and appearance.

* To arrange and accompanying Residents to attend appointment e.g. GP, dental etc

* To assist Residents with their laundry and general tidying of their rooms as detailed in the Room Base Check.

* To ensure that handover information is accurately received and given, ensuring that all necessary documentation is written at a good standard and updated before the end of the shift.

* To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.

* To liaise with other professionals as and when necessary regarding Residents.

* To participate in care planning and reviewing documents for designated Residents

* To supervise and assist Residents at mealtimes.

* To assist or prepare meals for residents when required

* To perform some domestic tasks e.g. cleaning when required.

* To support other Home`s roles when staff shortages occur

Operational

* To ensure the environment is safe and secure; and to be fully conversant in all Deepdene Care’s policies and procedures such as fire procedures, health and safety etc.

* To ensure emergency procedures are known and are adhered to when necessary.

* To ensure that the layout of the buildings including fire exits, fire call points, smoke detectors, fire equipment and fire control panels are known.

* To ensure the reporting of any occurrences or concerns that may put Residents, staff or visitors at risks, in regard to the home environment.

* To ensure all communal areas are tidy and safe.

* To ensure all kitchen areas are kept clean and tidy. Ensure all fridges are switched on and are closed properly.

* To ensure laundry room is kept clean and tidy ensuring that the guidelines for the usage of the machines are adhered to.

Team Responsibilities

* To assist with the induction of new staff.

* To act responsibly with regards to other staffs’ well being.

* To participate in staff meetings, training, supervisions, appraisals, and teaching sessions