Elderly Care Manager job description

About the job

We are looking for an elderly care manager to run a care home's daily care, staff and budget, so that older residents receive safe, dignified care that meets their health and social needs.

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee residents' daily care, from meals and personal care to medication and activities
• Assess each resident's needs on admission and set an individual care plan, reviewed regularly with staff and family
• Organize rosters for nurses and carers, train them and monitor their performance
• Apply safety, fall prevention and infection control standards, and handle and record incidents
• Protect residents from neglect and abuse and handle any complaint seriously and confidentially
• Coordinate with doctors, hospitals and social services so residents get the health and social care they need
• Manage the budget, purchasing and services such as catering, cleaning and maintenance
• Keep in regular touch with residents' families and report to management or the supervising authority

Working conditions

• Call-outs outside working hours for residents' emergencies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, social work or health administration
• At least 6 years of experience in managing elderly care services, including at least 2 years leading a team

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Care home management
• Elderly care
• Individual care planning
• Resident safety
• Team management
• Budgeting
• Empathy and patience

Preferred

• Experience caring for people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
• First aid and CPR training
• Experience managing health or social services