Senior Carer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Carer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are emptied. ensure that the home’s resources are used appropriately;
- Assist in the support and delivery of care for service users who are dying or who have a progressive illness;
- Delivering the highest possible levels of care by supporting/assisting service users when required with all aspects of daily living;
- Complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the company’s policies and procedures;
- Maintain confidentiality at all times;
- Participate in staff and residents’ meetings;
- Assist in keeping meaningful residents’ records;
- Attend one Fire Lecture annually;
- To report faulty equipment and/or damage caused within the Home;
- To actively be involved in the training programme and teaching of junior staff;
- Giving out medication to residents using Boots MARS chart;
- Adhere to all company and local policies/procedures;
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents, family,visitors and colleagues;
- Provide person centred care and personal care to residents in all aspects of their daily living;
- Supporting residents at meal times, in accordance with their individual needs.
Requirements:
- You need the ability to communicate with compassion and care;
- NVQ3 or commitment to achieve QCF3;
- A driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes;
- Previous supervisory experience working in a caring role;
- Experience of Medication Administration;
- Ability to work as part of a team and individually;
- Hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car. This role involves Homecare calls also;
- Flexibility and be able to adapt to the needs of Service Users;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Previous experience of as a senior in a Residential Care Home;
- A Passion for Care;
- NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care;
- Leadership skills;
- Team Player, Reliable and Flexible person;
- Caring nature.