Key details
About the role
To support the wellbeing and care experiences of residents, enabling them to maintain personal interests in accordance with best practice, agreed standards, legislation, and within the financial budget.
Key Responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
To support the holistic care and support needs of our residents, including personal care, continence, nutrition, psychological, and social.
To work in a manner which promotes the privacy, dignity and preferences of our residents. #
Support residents with mobility needs, demonstrating appropriate use of moving and handling equipment in accordance with personalised care plans and organisational policies.
Maintain accurate records and care documentation in accordance with specific requirements identified by the registered nursing team and the minimum requirements expected of our regulatory and commissioning bodies.
Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, resident group, and members of the wider community, ensuring that professional standards are achieved at all times.
Ensure that the Care Certificate is completed as a minimum level of training within induction and probationary period.
Ensure residents are at the heart of events and programmes and that such activities enhance their wellbeing.
Assist in planning and implementation of entertainment, events and outings.
Assist residents to express personal preferences and routines, supporting the facilitation of hobbies and interests.
Support residents to access internet and communications, such as letter writing, Skype and FaceTime.
Promote and safeguard the welfare of individuals.
Maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time, and progress knowledge.
Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management
Any other reasonable request given by the Matron or member of the management team.
About Benoni Nursing Home
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.
