• Full Time
• permanent
• Full and Part Time Available
  We’re on the lookout for a warm and outgoing Senior Care Practitioner to join the team at our new 52-bed home, Langtree, nestled within the Standish Care Village.

WORKING WITH OTHERS:

• To develop effective working relationships with other employees and support and develop new and less experienced members of the team
• To attend daily clinical meetings arranged by the Nurse in Charge
• To attend and participate in team meetings
• To be responsible and prompt with informing the Nurse in Charge or Clinical Lead of any changes in the needs of the residents whilst seeking the appropriate medical advice
• To maintain and develop relationships with the residents, their families, friends and other visitors to the home creating a nurturing environment where everyone feels loved and safe
• To be responsible for the health and safety of yourself as well as others in the home under the Health and Safety regulations whilst promptly reporting any hazards or potential hazards to the relevant person
• To work in cooperation with members of multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As a Senior Care Practitioner, you will provide support and leadership to the Care staff within the service whilst working in line with the Household Model of Care.
You will provide the highest standard of care in line with current best practices, policies and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements and relevant regulations under the direction of the Nurse in Charge/Clinical Lead/Home Manager.
You will also ensure written care plans are written to an outstanding level and are maintained to such level whilst maintaining your skills and undertaking such training and development as required.
You will have experience working with advanced dementia and at least a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care.
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Role Expectations:*

ROLE SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Ensure that residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their wellbeing
• To supervise staff and ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service
• Understand personal care planning and take responsibility for all aspects of care plan creating and writing
• To contribute to the efficient running of the home at all times
• To understand and champion the Household Model of Care
• To support residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
• To ensure the highest standard of individualised person-centred care and attention is given to all residents in the home whilst treating them with dignity, privacy and respect at all times
• To support and assist residents with their personal care such as washing and dressing
• To administer daily medicines in line with their GP instructions and liaise with the NiC and SCP once this has been completed
• To undertake minor medical duties such as oral hygiene, application of Topical Creams, skin integrity checks, catheter care and end-of-life
• To ensure along with the wider team that all the residents’ needs are being met such as medical, physical, social and emotional needs
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the residents we are supporting