Careers

Health Care Assistant You will be expected under the supervision of Registered Nurses to participate as a member of the Care Team in ensuring that residents receive a high standard of care. This may require you to work within other sections, taking into account the needs of the Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ RESPONSIBILITIES: ⇒ Under the management of a Registered Nurse/Home Manager, to carry out procedures within your competence to assist with the care of residents. ⇒ To make verbal reports to senior staff regarding the residents in the Home as necessary. ⇒ To ensure that residents are helped to retain their dignity and individuality. ⇒ To participate in the treatment and rehabilitation of residents as required. ⇒ To take all reasonable steps to ensure the safekeeping of residents property. ⇒ Carrying out general household duties that promote the welfare of residents. ⇒ To be aware of and comply with the Home’s Operational Policy and Procedures as documented in the Quality Manual. ⇒ Assisting with resident’s meals, making sure that the meal is well presented and served at the correct temperature. Encouraging residents to have an adequate diet, reporting when this has not been achieved. ⇒ To be fully conversant with the rules and procedures carried out in the event of a fire. ⇒ To report all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the Home. ⇒ To be aware of and comply with the requirements regarding dress, behaviour, punctuality and attendance as indicated in the Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure, Disciplinary Rules and Contract of Employment. ⇒ Where Home Policy is proved to be ill defined, or is becoming unworkable, to ensure that the Manager is informed. ⇒ To attend appropriate training courses or study as requested. ⇒ To be aware of and implement any Quality initiatives developed by the Company. Summary: Main requirements are common sense and a willingness to help. As experience and capability develop, more scope can be given resulting in greater job satisfaction. £9.50 per hour

Health Care Assistant - Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, E5 - £9.50 Per Hour Under the management of a Registered Nurse/Home Manager, to carry out procedures within your competence to assist with the care of residents. ⇒ To make verbal reports to senior staff regarding the residents in the Home as necessary. ⇒ To ensure that residents are helped to retain their dignity and individuality. ⇒ To participate in the treatment and rehabilitation of residents as required. ⇒ To take all reasonable steps to ensure the safekeeping of residents property. ⇒ Carrying out general household duties that promote the welfare of residents. ⇒ To be aware of and comply with the Home’s Operational Policy and Procedures as documented in the Quality Manual. ⇒ Assisting with resident’s meals, making sure that the meal is well presented and served at the correct temperature. Encouraging residents to have an adequate diet, reporting when this has not been achieved. ⇒ To be fully conversant with the rules and procedures carried out in the event of a fire. ⇒ To report all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the Home. ⇒ To be aware of and comply with the requirements regarding dress, behaviour, punctuality and attendance as indicated in the Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure, Disciplinary Rules and Contract of Employment. ⇒ Where Home Policy is proved to be ill defined, or is becoming unworkable, to ensure that the Manager is informed. ⇒ To attend appropriate training courses or study as requested. ⇒ To be aware of and implement any Quality initiatives developed by the Company. Main requirements are commonsense and a willingness to help. As experience and capability develop, more scope can be given resulting in greater job satisfaction Full Time - Flexibility Required  

Health Care Assistant -  Albany Nursing Home, E10 - £9.50 Per Hour Under the management of a Registered Nurse/Home Manager, to carry out procedures within your competence to assist with the care of residents. To make verbal reports to senior staff regarding the residents in the Home as necessary. To ensure that residents are helped to retain their dignity and individuality. To participate in the treatment and rehabilitation of residents as required. To take all reasonable steps to ensure the safekeeping of residents property. Carrying out general household duties that promote the welfare of residents. To be aware of and comply with the Home’s Operational Policy and Procedures as documented in the Quality Manual. Assisting with resident’s meals, making sure that the meal is well presented and served at the correct temperature. Encouraging residents to have an adequate diet, reporting when this has not been achieved. To be fully conversant with the rules and procedures carried out in the event of a fire. To report all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the Home. To be aware of and comply with the requirements regarding dress, behaviour, punctuality and attendance as indicated in the Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure, Disciplinary Rules and Contract of Employment. Where Home Policy is proved to be ill-defined, or is becoming unworkable, to ensure that the Manager is informed. To attend appropriate training courses or study as requested. To be aware of and implement any Quality initiatives developed by the Company

Senior Carer We are looking for a senior Carer. Salary - up to £13.00 per hour, 40 hrs per week RESPONSIBILITIES: ⇒ Under the management of a Registered Nurse/Home Manager, to carry out procedures within your competence to assist with the care of residents. ⇒ To make verbal reports to senior staff regarding the residents in the Home as necessary. ⇒ To assist senior staff with leadership and co-ordination of the care team. ⇒ To ensure that residents are helped to retain their dignity and individuality. ⇒ To participate in the treatment and rehabilitation of residents as required. ⇒ To take all reasonable steps to ensure the safekeeping of residents property. ⇒ Carrying out general household duties that promote the welfare of residents. ⇒ To be aware of and comply with the Home’s Operational Policy and Procedures as documented in the Quality Manual. ⇒ Assisting with resident’s meals, making sure that the meal is well presented and served at the correct temperature. Encouraging residents to have an adequate diet, reporting when this has not been achieved. ⇒ To be fully conversant with the rules and procedures carried out in the event of a fire. ⇒ To report all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the Home. ⇒ To be aware of and comply with the requirements regarding dress, behaviour, punctuality and attendance as indicated in the Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure, Disciplinary Rules and Contract of Employment. ⇒ Where Home Policy is proved to be ill defined, or is becoming unworkable, to ensure that the Manager is informed. ⇒ To attend appropriate training courses or study as requested. ⇒ To be aware of and implement any Quality initiatives developed by the Company.

We are looking for an RGN. Pay rate £19.25 per hour. ROLE: Registered Nurse ACCOUNTABLE TO: Home Manager RESPONSIBLE TO: Home Manager REPORTS TO: Home Manager MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: RGN (General Home) RMN (EMI Home) AIMS: To promote and maintain a high standard of nursing care FUNCTIONS: A. Professional

• Carrying out all clinical nursing practices in accordance with the Care Procedures/Work Instructions documented in the Quality Manual.
• Participating in the teaching and training of other staff members of the nursing team as directed, assessing trainees where required.
• Maintaining all nursing records and keeping the residents Care Plans up to date.
• Communicating with the residents relatives and visitors, documenting and acting on any relevant details, reporting to the Home Manager where applicable.
• Carrying out agreed Procedures for improvement of the nursing services and the reduction of cross infection.
• Adhering to agreed Procedures for the ordering, administration and safe custody of drugs in accordance with the Nursing Home Policy.
• Assisting medical staff to carry out direct medical resident care where appropriate.
• Safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of residents, visitors and staff.
• Obtaining laboratory specimens, which are the responsibility of nursing staff.
• Participating in the reception and discharge of residents in accordance with the Nursing Home Policy.
• Ensuring that adequate support is given to other members of the Nursing Home staff.
• Assisting with the introduction of new Procedures for the improvement of care
• Undertaking the appraisal of other staff where requested by the Home Manager.
• Deputising for the Home Manager when required.
• Covering on-call when required.
• All other duties for the efficient running of the Nursing Home.

B. Administrative

• Reporting and recording accurately all accidents and untoward incidents appertaining to residents, visitors and staff.
• Assisting and maintaining professional discipline in the Nursing Home.
• Co-operating with all other staff to promote and maintain a high standard of care, complying with all Quality Systems introduced by the Company.
• Reporting to the Manager all matters that affect the management of the Home.

C. Personnel

• Participating in the introduction of new staff to their duties.
• Participating in staff meetings.
• Having a full knowledge of the Fire Procedures, fire escapes and a working knowledge of the fire fighting equipment in your area of work.
• Keeping abreast of the current Nursing Home Procedures and Policies.
• Discussing and promoting innovations that will improve care or economies.
• Keeping abreast with current Policies and Procedures involving care.
• Keeping up to date with all national nursing information by reading professional journals and literature.