Nurse Supervisor

Bluebird Care1

Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

While a nursing qualification is desirable, a similar qualification in Supervisory Management in Healthcare, Social Care or another relevant area is acceptable. An excellent standard of English is required, with effective verbal and written communication skills. A good understanding of IT systems is also required as the role requires an amount of office based reporting and follow-up. Previous experience working in Homecare would be desirable for this role. Applicants must have a full driving licence and if they are over 25, can use company vehicle, if under 25 would need there own car. Applicants must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form. The Care Supervisor will report to the Care Manager, and will be based at our office in Dun Laoghaire and have use of Office in Rathnew, Co. Wicklow. JOB DESCRIPTION. Covering unfilled Care Calls. Carrying out customer assessments prior to commencement of care service. Attending customer's first call to introduce the care worker to the customer. To attend customer reviews. To ensure that all changes to care schedules are reported, without delay, to the Care Co-ordinators. To maintain all reporting and recording procedures are up to date. To liaise closely with care co?ordinators, care manager, customers and care workers. To carry an equal proportion of the on?call responsibilities with the care manager/co-ordinators. To ensure rigorous adherence to all Bluebird Care systems. 50% Office & 50% Field Based. Salaried position, hours may vary in order to achieve all objectives, will involve some weekend work. JOB SPECIFICATION. Essential. Experience of service provision in the care profession. Clean driving licence. Experience of customer/environment assessment or relevant risk assessment qualification or ability to attain such qualifications. Desirable. Care Supervisory Management experience. Key Competencies. A first class communicator and team player. To understand and implement quality control procedures. To be able to allocate unassigned calls to existing care staff. To be able to implement and maintain recording and reporting system. To be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships. To be able to prepare reports as required. To understand and implement customer assessment, care worker-customer introductions, customer review and care worker-customer quality control systems and procedures. To be able to liaise effectively with office staff. To be able to implement all field based training. To be able to report and feedback to office staff and other professionals. To be able to identify, recruit, train and develop a suitable deputy. To be able to share on-call responsibilities with care manager and coordinators. To be able to prioritise and organise own workload effectively. To have a working knowledge of Health and Safety and other legal factors.

2548 days ago