Shift Leader Essay

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Shift Leader Policy Responsible To: Home Manager ¨ To support the Home Manager in all aspect of the Home’s management. ¨ To ensure the requirements of the National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for Older People are implemented in accordance with the Care Standards Act 2000. ¨ To ensure all relevant standards and requirements are met within the Home, especially those contained within the relevant Health and Safety legislation. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITES 1. Ensure the provision of a high standard of direct personal care to service users based on the assessment of their care needs in consultation with the service users and the care team. 2. Assist with the formulation of social and health care plans for new service users and with service users’ reviews. 3. Ensure the continuous evaluation of the quality of care given and regular reassessment of the needs and support of the service users in consultation with the service user, their relatives and the care team and to achieve planned goals. 4. To maintain accurate written documentation as instructed by the Home Manager and as defined by the Care Standards Act 2000. 5. Ensure effective communication is maintained with health care professionals and the Social Services Case Managers. 6. To ensure next of kin are kept informed of significant changes in the service user’s condition. 7. To accurately update all relevant records, including computer input. 8. To assist the Home Manager in the day to day running of the Home. 9. To support, mentor and supervise the personal care team. 10. To participate in staff meetings and in staff training and development. 11. To ensure the administration and control of drugs and medicines in accordance with Care Standards guidelines and Company Policy and Procedures. 12. To monitor the cleanliness of the home and to report any deficiencies to the Manager. 15. To be
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