Carer Team Leader – Somerset West needed at Faircape Group

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Job title : Carer Team Leader – Somerset West

Job Location : Western Cape,

Deadline : November 07, 2024

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  • We are currently seeking a Carer Team Leader to join our team at our facility Bridgwater Manor in  Somerset West.
  • The Carer Team Leader is responsible for guiding a dedicated team of carers, collaborating closely with the supervisor and assistant supervisor to ensure the team achieves performance goals and delivers exceptional care to clients.
  • This role includes providing constructive feedback and coaching to team members, addressing any issues or concerns within the group, and fostering a positive, supportive work environment.

Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure the care team is consistently following patient care plans and completing daily charting accurately.
  • Assist and ensure that the carer team performs activities of daily living (ADLs) in accordance with individual care plans to ensure residents’ needs are met.
  • Maintain constant oversight of the floor to ensure residents are attended to and safe and ensuring that team members are present within their allocated areas. 
  • Ensure that the care team responds promptly to call and panic buttons, providing immediate assistance as needed.
  • Monitor that the carers are following policies, procedures and reporting non compliance to the manager
  • Ensures that the carer team are aware of their standby and owed shifts 
  • Ensure the deployment plan is followed accurately to maintain effective staff allocation.
  • Notify the manager of any staff absences promptly to ensure adequate coverage.
  • Document and report any incidents to manager
  • Identify and report any training gaps among the care team to enhance team competency and care quality.
  • Communicate any significant changes in resident conditions that may necessitate modifications to care plans.
  • Relay any resident concerns or feedback to the Shift Leader
  • Ensure prescribed activities and exercises are carried out by the team to promote resident well-being.
  • Adhere to and enforce infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
  • Conduct regular quality checks to ensure care standards are upheld
  • Ensure grooming photos, including hair, nails, and overall appearance, are taken and uploaded as required

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Qualifications:

  • Grade 10 – 12 
  • Acknowledged carer qualification (advantageous) 

Experience and Knowledge : 

  • Proven experience within a leadership/supervisory capacity 

Understand key principles in caring for the elderly, including:

  • Core carer competency skills
  • Dementia care
  • Palliative care
  • Rehabilitative care
  • Manual Handling knowledge & skills
  • Fall prevention knowledge & skills

Skills and Attributes:

  • Demonstrated the ability to lead and inspire a team effectively
  • Posses a strong sense of responsibility and accountability for team performance and client care
  • Ability to motivate and engage team members to achieve their best
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building rapport with staff and clients.
  • Proficient in managing time effectively to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Confident in decision-making and managing team dynamics.
  • Quick to respond to team and client needs, ensuring timely support and solutions.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess situations and make informed decisions.
  • Effective in delegating tasks to optimize team strengths and ensure efficiency.
  • Genuine empathy and compassion for both team members and clients.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing situations and environments with ease.
  • Committed to following instructions and protocols accurately to maintain safety and quality of care.
  • Patient and understanding in all interactions, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Willingness to continually learn and enhance caregiving skills.

 Specific requirements

  • Clear health record
  • Clear criminal record
  • Clear credit record
  • Contactable references
     

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