Care Coordinator

AgeCare
GB - England - Stow cum Quy
January 24, 2025
Medical

At AgeCare 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 are seeking 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.
Duties will include:
1. Statutory Responsibilities and Care Duties
Ensuring the physical, social and emotional needs of our residents are met to the highest standards
Assist and participate in all aspects of personal care for all residents, becoming familiar with all needs and personalities
Setup and monitor programmes for residents care needs (food & fluid, incontinence etc.)
Manage Resident admissions and ensure they are welcomed into the Hotel
Assist the management in reviews of residents care plans
Monitor quality control and ensure high standards are practised at all times
Provide Deputy Management cover for the Hotel as required and during out of hours.
Ensure that all aspects of Health and Safety are adhered to
Assist the management with special functions as required
2. Administration duties
Ensuring that all Policies and Procedures for the ordering, receipt, recording, storage, handling, administration and disposal of medicines are adhered to
Perform a monthly med audit and assist with daily med audit performed by Senior staff
Ensure the Doctor's weekly round and District Nurse visits are supervised and utilised for maximum benefit
Facilitate regular assessments of residents and document appropriately
Manage and monitor CHATs visits, social worker reviews and community nurse rounds
3. Staff management responsibilities
Ensuring that Care staff are deployed and conducting their daily routines efficiently to the required standard and provide cover when required
Perform daily handover, set roles and allocations for staff on a daily basis
Manage staff in terms of shift coverage and deployment for sickness and absences, reporting to the management with concerns, issues and requirements
Provide support/supervision for the performance management of staff and to be responsible for effective team working
Assist management with the supervision/appraisal of staff and the probationary review of new staff
Ensure 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 activities
Assist and participate in recruitment and induction process for new staff as required
Chair Senior meetings to ensure communication between management and care staff
4. Liaison
Liaison with Pharmacist as necessary
Meeting and update with Manager each day
Liaise with and monitor Chiropody, Hairdressing, Dentist, Optician, Hospital Visits and all other external agencies appropriate to providing a high-quality service
Book, manage and chase up appointments for residents (blood pressure, transport etc)
Liaise with relatives about current conditions and concerns
Attend 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
Paid Breaks

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