7. Maintain full and accurate records of daily activities using appropriate documentation, and assist the Named Carer to review and update Client Care Files.
Communication:
8. Discuss the aims and objectives of recreation therapy with other Staff Members.
9. Report any changes in Clients' physical or emotional condition to the Home Manager or Person in Charge.
10. Provide comfort and company, on a one to one basis, for Clients who are unable to undertake any form of activity.
11. Arrange / participate in Staff and Client meetings, as and when required.
Human Resources (HR):
12. Assist the Home Manager when interviewing relevant Volunteers and assistant Staff Members, and supervise their work, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
Marketing:
13. Actively market the Care Home and promote a positive personal / professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the Care Home at all times.
Training and Development:
14. Ensure all Staff Members know how to use appropriate equipment.
15. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
16. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Health and Safety:
17. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
18. Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
19. Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
20. Promote safe working practice in the Care Home. General:
21. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
22. Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to work, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
23. Ensure the security of the Care Home is maintained at all times.
24. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
25. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
26. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Hill Care Ltd reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with Hill Care Ltd the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of your post.
