Assistant Practitioner/Senior Carer

To work alongside our management team to support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for our residents. Under the supervision of the Manager and Deputy Manager, support the monitoring of physiological measurements, administration of prescribed medications, and provision of medical interventions within an agreed scope of competency.

An AP/Senior Carer will be expected to demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the management team and in accordance with policies, procedures and guidelines.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
– To deliver a high standard of clinical, holistic, and person-centred care within Benoni Nursing Home, acting as a role model for Wellbeing Assistants.
– To work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, recognising the working parameters of your role and scope of competence.
– Take responsibility for prioritising your workload under the direction of management.
– Produce and evaluate person centred care plans for our residents, ensuring risk assessments are thorough, current and reviewed at least monthly.
– Administration of prescribed patient specific medications. This can include oral, topical (including eye and ear drops), inhaled and specific sub-cutaneous medications.
– Checking and countersigning controlled drugs.
– Support management in the provision of wound diagnosis and management as required within scope of competence.
– Support management in the urethral catheterisation of male and female service users as required and within scope of competence.
– To be competent in the management of emergency situations and the provision of first aid and basic life support.
– Demonstrate and maintain clinical competence within agreed and required areas of practice, engage in reflective practice and show a willingness to undertake continuing professional development.

Requirements
– Have achieved a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care
– Have a Level 3, or be prepared to work towards a Level 3
– At least three years’ experience of providing care for the elderly and for individuals with complex chronic conditions.
– Effective communication skills.
– Clear, concise and accurate documentation skills.
– Effective leadership and supervisory skills.
– Demonstrate professionalism through personal practice with good attendance, performance, integrity and conduct.
– Be flexible in accordance with the service demand and nature of shift work, including weekdays, weekends, nights, and bank holidays.

Hello and welcome to Benoni!

We provide accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, dementia, physical disabilities, treatment of disease, disorder or injury, caring for adults over 65 yrs. We pride ourselves on our happy, relaxed environment, and our beautiful location near the sea in Cornwall, striving to create a “home from home”.

We are a small independent home that supports up to 25 individuals, with strong ties to our local community. At Benoni, we focus on what matters to our residents, considering the best possible methods to enrich and support their lives, integrating many homeopathic treatments alongside conventional western practice. These include, but are not limited to, reiki, aromatherapy, meditation, and reminiscence therapy.

We are looking for individuals who:

Are compassionate and have a desire to support the wellbeing of others
Have an enthusiastic approach to work and are seeking new challenges

All staff are supported during induction by our team leaders and will be allocated a mentor/buddy to support a smooth transition into our team. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided. All you need is a willingness and enthusiasm to offer care and support.

For further information, please get in touch. We hope to speak to you soon.