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¦ As senior care assistant the role is to support the person in charge and his or her assistant in all aspects of the home’s management, including taking temporary complete charge during the absence of the person in charge and his or her assistant
¦ To work as part of the care team ensuring that the personal, emotional, spiritual and social care requirements of residents are met, respecting their privacy and dignity and promoting independence at all times
¦ To help train junior members of staff in all aspects of their work in the home
¦ To respect and maintain the home environment and assist in the general day to day activities within the home
¦ Follow company policy and procedures
¦ To help to ensure that all junior and domestic staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of the right atmosphere
¦ To assist residents who need help
¦ To be responsible for ordering, receipt, disposal and accurately administering medication and the maintenance of records
¦ To ensure resources are managed effectively
¦ To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, and sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations
¦ To read and write reports in case notes
¦ To act as a Senior Key worker and be proactive in the formulation of care plans and risk assessments in accordance with the residents needs and wishes and to update as needs change
¦ To liaise with healthcare professionals and multi-disciplinary teams if a care user requires assistance
¦ To take part in staff meetings and also in training activities as directed
¦ To take responsibility for own professional development by undertaking mandatory training and e-learning courses
¦ To abide by the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
¦ To uphold the rights, choices, dignity and the equality and diversity of each resident with a person centered approach
¦ To act upon and escalate to management all untoward incidents or concerns
¦ To carry out regular checks on the building with special reference to fire protection and security
¦ To carry out other reasonable duties as may be required
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