Senior Carer Nights

1.  To assist with the creation and maintenance of Care Plans and to ensure that these are followed and evaluated at regular intervals.
 

2.  To review entries made in care plans by junior staff
 

3.  To assist with the induction of new staff members.
 

4.  To assist with the training of all grades of staff where appropriate and identify any training which staff would find beneficial.
 

5.  To maintain effective communications with residents and relatives and involve them in all decisions about their care.

6.  To liaise with all care professionals as part of an effective multi – disciplinary approach to care.
 

7.  To mentor staff and act as a role model through their work, approach and professional behaviour.

8.  To carry out supervision with an identified group of staff

9.  Identify risks  involved in work activities ( in relation to both service users and staff) and undertake them in a way that manages the risks.

10.  Use and encourage others to adopt appropriate infection control procedures.