Relief Senior Carer

_Clarence Care Home offers residential care to 33 residents and offers the perfect combination of care and independence. At Halcyon Care, we firmly believe in respecting the dignity of our residents, providing freedom of choice in daily routines and activities._

**Senior Carer**

Requirements:
- 1 To support the running of a shift taking direction from the Manager, organising and deploying staff on duty to ensure effective delivery of care to residents, respecting them as individuals.

2 Liaise with the Manager to ensure staff are deployed effectively.

3 To be familiar with and implement the home’s policies and procedures.

4 To assist the Manager in ensuring care records are maintained appropriately, to include completing, observing, reviewing and updating person centred care plans ensuring that residents receive the best care appropriate to their needs.

5 To participate in resident’s formal care review meetings as required.

6 To supervise staff monitoring their performance to ensure the required standards are maintained

7 Respond to requests from residents either by staff alert or other means of communication in a positive, polite and helpful manner.

8 To act appropriately in response to any changes in a resident’s health status.

9 To liaise with residents’ relatives/representatives and/or agencies as required.

10 To ensure by direct involvement and support of other staff that resident care is implemented in accordance with the residents’ care needs and through reference to their care plan.

11 To administer and supervise medication to residents in accordance with the Home’s policies and procedures.

12 To contribute to the development of the care practices and the home as a whole.

13 Participate in the training of care staff.

14 To maintain and develop their own skills and knowledge.

15 Maintain confidentiality

16 Contribute to meeting the individual, social and recreational needs of residents

17 Assist in ensuring resources are used effectively.

18 To report any incidents, occurrences or complaints to the Manager and record appropriately

19 As requested undertake pre-admission assessments of prospective residents and as appropriate arrange their admission

20 To attend staff meetings.

21 To attend supervision and appraisal meetings as required.

22 To undertake other duties which may be required and which are applicable to the post.

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: £9.70 per hour

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Clarence - Relief Senior Carer