Senior Health Care Assistant

Job summary

To support the management in all aspects of the running of the home. Themanagement would be available to provide support.Responsible as Senior Carer in the absence of the Deputy/Home Manager.

The post holder will be the senior member of care staff on duty to be confident to plan their own work and to ensure that staff are carrying out their duties to the highest possible standards and where appropriate take corrective action.

Support, monitor and audit the ordering, control, and administration of drugs for which the Home has taken responsibility and to maintain and ensure the accuracy and legality of the necessary medication records. Audit the administration of medication daily against time and dose.Ensure the health and safety of the residents. Report any health and safetyissues or equipment failure to the manager and fill out a Datix incident report.

Note: This job description is an outline only and may be amended to takeaccount of changes within the department following discussion with the postholder.

Main duties of the job

Participate in the emotional and physical needs of the residents seeking toprovide as far as possible, a happy and stimulating and stable environment.Actively communicate with residents who are frail and have dementia and to participate in any activities to entertain and stimulate residents.

Help to ensure that all are staff contribute to the best of their ability anddemonstrate any new tasks to staff to ensure the efficient running of the

Home and the creation of a homely atmosphere.Assist in the formulation of care plans for new residents and the review of care plans for established residents.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.