Job description
The Home...
Welcome to Deanfield Care Home in Glasgow, situated in the suburb of Penilee, just a fifteen-minute drive from the city centre. It’s easy to get to here by public transport, or via the M8 and the Home is close to local amenities. We’re also a short distance from the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
We take care of Residents living with a range of needs, including dementia and Parkinson’s. The Home also offers convalescence and palliative care, and our care and nursing teams work side-by-side. Our aim is to ensure Residents can live happy, meaningful lives, safe in the knowledge that we’re here to support them in any way we can.
Your Responsibilities…
- Leading, supervising and training the care team.
- General nursing duties-wound care, general observations, blood sugar testing etc.
- Being responsible for ordering, storing and administering medication.
- Keeping precise, up to date records.
- Maintaining the Resident's dignity and respect at all times.
- Having a great relationship with the Resident, their families and any other parties in contact with them-Drs etc.
The Day Shift: 08:00 - 20:00
Our Values…
Care: Do you strive to provide the highest standard of person-centred care?
Compassion: Are you kind and empathetic?
Courage: Are you driven to progress?
Communication: Do you consider yourself a good all round communicator?
Commitment: Are you passionate about excellent care?
Competence: Are you able to work well within a team but also on your own initiative?
In Return we can offer...
- NMC pin renewal
- Paid breaks
- Flexible pay
- Free Parking
- Competitive pay rates
- Life Assurance
- Paid Family Leave
- Free PVG check and uniform
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Assistance with Revalidation
- Skilled training with a qualified Nurse and fantastic opportunities for career development.
- Robust Continuing Professional Development
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age
Care | Compassion | Courage | Communication | Commitment | Competence
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