Job responsibilities
To provide total
care (physical, emotional, social and spiritual) for the young people. This may include feeding; washing;
involvement in social and occupational activities; specific medical/nursing
care; listening; giving information; and outings with the young person.
To contribute
positively to the creation and sustaining of a caring, friendly and welcoming
community environment, informal in nature and minimising institutional
practices.
To respect and
follow the young persons routine of care as outlined in their individual Care
Plan. To ensure this information is current, accurately and legibly recorded in
the Care Plan and the Daily Notes to enable clear communication. If it becomes necessary to amend the young
persons Care Plan to negotiate this with the young person or the appointed
advocate and to liaise with other professionals involved with the young
persons care.
To develop a good
knowledge and understanding of the commonly used medicines of the young people
who are resident. To participate in
transcribing, checking, calculating doses and administering prescribed
medicines and adhering at all times to the company Medicine Management policies
and procedures.
To participate
equally with other Care team members in general household duties, to facilitate
the smooth running and family feel of 463. This includes washing and ironing
linen and clothes; cleaning the bedrooms and communal areas; answering the
telephone; offering hospitality to family visitors, preparing meals and other
duties as reasonably required.
Organising the
staff and daily activities for that shift and informing the next shift of
relevant issues. To communicate with
other staff (e.g. maintenance and administration) as needed during the course
of the shift. To ensure the well being and harmony of staff on that shift and
communicate any difficulties that are not addressed to the appropriate person.
To be conscientious
and careful in the maintenance of accurate records of all types, written,
verbal and computerised, and to ensure medical confidentiality is respected and
protected at all times (it is important that all candidates have the required
level of literacy and numeracy and satisfactory completion of medicine
management and documentation assessment is a condition of employment.
To be aware of the
health safety needs of the young people, their relatives and friends and also
other staff and adopt a preventative safety approach at all times. Report and record all accidents and incidents
accurately.
To be aware of your
health and safety responsibilities, as an employee of 463, and adhere to these
wherever you are working.
To regularly update
and maintain your knowledge of safety rules; fire drills; internal security;
incident and accident procedures and adhere to these at all times.
To regularly update
and maintain your knowledge of all policies and procedures and adhere to these
at all times (and maintain all requirements of your registration).
To be aware of the
need to maximise the use of the resources of 463 and effectively meet the needs
of the young people.
To be committed to
the delivery of a quality service, keenly participating in any quality review
measures in place at 463. To be
responsive to feedback, actively seeking informal comments from the young
people and/or their advocates, and show a positive and open-minded attitude to
new initiatives.
To contribute
positively to the cohesiveness and well-being of the 463 Care team. To regularly attend team meetings.
To be considerate
and supportive of fellow Care team members, and other staff working for 463 and
to participate in staff support and strategies provided, which includes group
clinical supervision and debrief.
To value the skills
and qualities other Care team members bring to 463 and to be prepared to work
in a multi-skilled environment whilst maintaining overall responsibility in the
clinical aspects of the role. To be open
about your capabilities and limitations, sharing your particular expertise and
learning new skills freely and willingly.
To welcome new
members of the Care team in a positive manner and assist them to integrate into
the Care team. To participate in the
orientation programmes for new members of staff.
To adopt a positive
and reflective approach to personal and professional development. To include successfully completing all
competencies, medicine management and documentation assessments within the
specified time frames, participating constructively in an annual performance
review and supervision, to seek and utilise learning opportunities of all types
to enhance your performance.
To promote the
philosophy and practice of the Francis House Families Limited and Francis House
Family Trust.
To provide advice,
guidance and support to fellow members of the Care team with regard to the
professional and practical aspects relating to your qualifications which will
enable them to deliver holistic, one to one care safely and competently.
To continually seek
to develop your practice and care.
To work your
contracted hours each week, including unsociable hours (weekends, evenings and
nights) as required, and eat midday and evening meals with the young people
during your working hours.
The above outlines
the duties required for the time being, and to indicate the level of
responsibility. It is not a
comprehensive or exclusive list duties, which do not change the general
character of the job or level of responsibility entailed, may be varied from
time to time.
This job
description will be reviewed regularly, in line with the developing
organisation and service specification, but any amendments made will follow
consultation with the post holder.
