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Debbie Evans is the longest serving team member at the Edwardian Care Home and has…

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Key responsibilities:Cooking and Food Preparation:  Assisting the Cook with preparing meals for residents Ensuring that all meals are ready at the appropriate times Making the sandwiches for supperInfection Control  Ensuring daily and weekly cleaning is completed in line with the cleaning rota  Using the appropriate kitchen protocols  Deep Cleaning the Kitchen every 6 months  Washing dishes on a daily basis  Being fully aware and compliant with infection control policies and procedures and the appropriate hand hygiene techniqueTraining and Personal Development  Participating in a full induction before starting work Familiarising yourself and complying with our policies and procedures Attending training sessions when requested (Health and Safety, Infection Control, Food Hygiene, SOVA, Fire Safety etc.) Participating in supervision sessions with the manager once every 2 months and appraisals once a year Identifying your own training needs  Attending and contributing to monthly staff meetingsHealth and Safety  Applying Health and Safety regulations and Fire Safety practices in the kitchen  Taking responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions Ensuring that all Food First records are maintained and updated  Reporting any faults, damaged equipment, faulty appliances, any potential hazard to the Home ManagerPersonal Specification Essential Previous experience as a cook  Able to work under pressure  Good communication skills  A genuine interest in working in a care home for the elderly ... See MoreSee Less

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Key responsibilities:Care Helping service users who need assistance with washing and toileting, dressing and undressing Assisting service users who have physical disabilities or limited mobility by making use of the aid available  Assisting in the control of incontinence, providing comfort with dignity Caring for service users who are temporarily unwell, including applying minor dressings and basic bed care. Helping and caring for service users who are dying Giving mental and physical stimulation to service users by talking to them and helping them to continue with hobbies and activities in the home Responding to emergency bells, answering the door and telephone Making and changing beds, tidying rooms and light cleaning - including the empting and cleaning of commodes. Feeding service users who need help, laying tables and trays, serving meals, washing up, preparing light meals, clearing and tidying dining rooms Checking, mending and washing service users’ clothing Maintaining the cleanliness of service users equipment i.e. dentures, hearing aids, wheelchairs and Zimmer frames  Reporting any significant changes to the health of a service user  Carrying out any other duties requested by supervisory staff Maintaining confidentiality regarding all aspects of care in the HomesAdministration  Familiarising yourself with service users Care Plans in line with our key worker system  Updating Care Plans on a monthly basis by recording any abnormalities or issues with new or existing health conditions  Following approved hand-over procedures at the end of your shift Relatives and Guests  Making visitors feel welcome, giving them refreshments and any assistance they may require Taking part in staff and service users’ meetings Passing on feedback from relatives to managers where appropriateTraining and Personal Development  Participating in a full induction before starting work Familiarising yourself and complying with our policies and procedures Attending training sessions when requested (Health and Safety, Care Planning, Risk Assessment, Medication, SOVA, Fire Safety etc.) Participating in supervision sessions with the manager once a month and appraisals once a year Identifying your own training needs  Attending and contributing to monthly staff meetingsHealth and Safety  Ensuring the safety and security of the building whilst on duty  Reading and understanding the Risk Assessments provided in the Care Plans  Following instructions in Manual Handling and Risk Assessments Applying Health and Safety regulations in areas such as food hygiene, moving and handling, the handling and storage of medication, cleaning and chemical storage, and fire safety practicesInfection Control• To ensure that the home follows the proper infection control procedures• To ensure that the service users bedrooms are free from dust and any concerns are to be reported to the domestic team and the Management• To ensure that the cleaning schedules are completed by domestic staff and care assistants• To ensure that any clinical waste is disposed of in the appropriate binsPersonal Specification Essential  Able to communicate with people from all backgrounds  An interest in caring for the elderly  Basic understanding of how rights, dignity, privacy, respect, & choiceare important when providing care Able to work with initiative Positive attitude towards teamwork Adaptable to changes in workload ... See MoreSee Less

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Key Responsibilities: Supervision: Developing a working knowledge of every service user’s Care Plan and Risk Assessments and ensuring that these are followed by staff Taking responsibility for shifts and ensuring that tasks are carried out as necessaryMedication: Dispensing and administering medication to service users safely and following the correct procedures. Ensuring that stocks of medication are sufficient and do not run out.Assisting Management: Carrying out any duties delegated by the Manager or Deputy Manager  Liaising between the staff, Manager and Deputy Manager Referring to the Manager or Deputy Manager where uncertain of correct procedures Notifying the Manager or Deputy Manager of any problems or issues in the Home regarding service users, staff, standards of care or health and safety issuesAdministration:  Updating Care Plans on a monthly basis by recording any abnormalities or issues with new or existing health conditions  Following approved hand-over procedures at the end of your shift and ensuring that these are followed by care staff Training and Personal Development:  Participating in a full induction before starting work Developing a working knowledge of the Policies and Procedure of the Home. Attending training sessions when requested (Health and Safety, Care Planning, Risk Assessment, Medication, SOVA, Fire Safety etc.) Participating in supervision sessions with the manager once a month and appraisals once a year Identifying your own training needs  Attending and contributing to monthly staff meetings and senior staff meetings Health and Safety:  Ensuring the safety and security of the building whilst on duty  Reading and understanding the risk assessments provided in the Care Plans  Following instructions in Manual Handling and Risk Assessments Applying Health and Safety regulations in areas such as food hygiene, moving and handling, the handling and storage of medication, cleaning and chemical storage, and fire safety practiceInfection Control• To ensure that the home follows the proper infection control procedures• To ensure that the service users bedrooms are free from dust and any concerns are to be reported to the domestic team and the Management• To ensure that the cleaning schedules are completed by domestic staff and care assistants• To ensure that any clinical waste is disposed of in the appropriate binsCare: Helping service users who need assistance with washing and toileting, dressing and undressing Assisting service users who have physical disabilities or limited mobility by making use of the aid available  Assisting in the control of incontinence, providing comfort with dignity Caring for service users who are temporarily unwell including applying minor dressings and basic bed care. Helping and caring for service users who are dying Giving mental and physical stimulation to service users by talking to them and helping them to continue with hobbies and activities in the home Responding to emergency bells, answering the door and telephone Making and changing beds, tidying rooms and light cleaning including the empting and cleaning of commodes Feeding service users who need help, laying tables and trays, serving meals, washing up, preparing light meals, clearing and tidying dining rooms Reporting any significant changes to the health of a service user  Contacting GP’s or other healthcare professionals when service users become unwell or request visits Maintaining confidentiality regarding all aspects of care in the HomesPersonal Specification: Essential 5 A-C’s at GCSE Level (including Maths and English) or equivalent  QCF Level 2 essential QCF Level 3 completed or in progress Able to communicate with people from all backgrounds  Previous experience as a carer  Good attention to detail  Able to work with initiative Positive attitude towards teamwork Strong leadership skills  Adaptable to changes in workload .Desirable  Other relevant qualifications in Care  Proficient use of Microsoft Office ... See MoreSee Less

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