01/03/2021
Main responsibilities
1. Ensure that all Staff Members contribute, to the best of their ability, to the efficient running of the Care Centre and the creation of an atmosphere conductive to the best interests of the Clients. Duties may include acting up for the Sister-In-Charge and/or Home Manager in their absence.
2. Report any ill health amongst Clients and make requests for GP/Professional Visits where necessary.
3. Ensure that Clients’ Care Plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with Clients, Relatives and other Health Care Professionals, and in accordance with NMC guidelines & Company policy.
4. Assess all aspects of Clients’ care needs, and provide health supervision and direct Nursing Care when required.
5. Assess social and health care needs of new Clients, and maintain on-going assessment and review of all other Clients.
6. Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Client within the Care Centre has an individualised Care Plan. Client Care Plans to be reviewed on a bi-annual basis, or more frequently as and when required, in accordance with NMC guidelines & company policy.
7. Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by the Home Manager. Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all relevant Staff Members at the end of each shift.
8. Administer prescribed medicines and document the same in accordance with the Company’s procedure and NMC guidelines.
