Case Study
You have started as the new manager of The Croft care home. It is a new home dealing with a range of residents. Most of the staff are already employed. However you have a small unit caring for 6 EMI* clients. You would like all staff to be involved in their care; however, you would also like some continuity for the clients.
*= Elderly, Mentally Infirm
- What will you consider when selecting your team?
- What will you do first?
- How will you organise the team?
- How will you monitor how well the task is progressing?
- How will you know if staff are struggling with their part of the task, and how will you support them?
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