At Birchstone Care we are committed to providing a safe, secure, happy and comfortable home, promoting a high standard of care and an understanding of individual needs to offer support and choice as required.We areseeking a dedicated professional Care Coordinator with Senior Care experience to lead and manage our team of Carers.
Please note we are not offering sponsorship for this position.
We are proud to be an accredited Veteran Friendly Framework employer. We actively welcome and encourage applications from veterans, members of the armed forces community, and their families. Your skills, experience, and dedication are highly valued at Birchstone Care Homes
Duties will include:
1.Statutory Responsibilities and Care DutiesEnsuring the physical, social and emotional needs of our residents are met to the highest standardsAssist and participate in all aspects of personal care for all residents, becoming familiar with all needs and personalitiesSetup and monitor programmes for residents care needs (food & fluid, incontinence etc.)Manage Resident admissions and ensure they are welcomed into the HomeAssist the management in reviews of residents care plansMonitor quality control and ensure high standards are practised at all timesProvide Deputy Management cover for the Home as required and during out of hours.Ensure that all aspects of Health and Safety are adhered toAssist the management with special functions as required
2.Administration dutiesEnsuring that all Policies and Procedures for the ordering, receipt, recording, storage, handling, administration and disposal of medicines are adhered toPerform a monthly med audit and assist with daily med audit performed by Senior staffEnsure the Doctor's weekly round and District Nurse visits are supervised and utilised for maximum benefitFacilitate regular assessments of residents and document appropriatelyManage and monitor CHATs visits, social worker reviews and community nurse rounds
3.Staff management responsibilitiesEnsuring that Care staff are deployed and conducting their daily routines efficiently to the required standard and provide cover when requiredPerform daily handover, set roles and allocations for staff on a daily basisManage staff in terms of shift coverage and deployment for sickness and absences, reporting to the management with concerns, issues and requirementsProvide support/supervision for the performance management of staff and to be responsible for effective team workingAssist management with the supervision/appraisal of staff and the probationary review of new staffEnsure doorbell and telephone are answered efficiently and in a professional manner.Monitor daily room checks, ensuring high standards of environment are maintained and report all maintenance issues to management.Participate in appropriate staff training activitiesAssist and participate in recruitment and induction process for new staff as requiredChair Senior meetings to ensure communication between management and care staff
4.LiaisonLiaison with Pharmacist as necessaryMeeting and update with Manager each dayLiaise with and monitor Chiropody, Hairdressing, Dentist, Optician, Hospital Visits and all other external agencies appropriate to providing a high-quality serviceBook, manage and chase up appointments for residents (blood pressure, transport etc)Liaise with relatives about current conditions and concernsAttend all meetings as required
Requirements:

• Minimum NVQ3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience of leading a care team
• Passion for elderly / dementia care, with a hands-on approach
• Competent with basic computer software, such as Word, web based systems etc

Company Benefits

• 28-days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata)
• Pension contributions
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Opportunity to grow and develop in the company

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