In a care home setting, a supernumerary allocation sheet outlines the responsibilities of a designated staff member who holds a critical role in overseeing various aspects of resident care and facility management. The individual assigned to these duties is responsible for coordinating and managing essential tasks to ensure the well-being and comfort of residents, compliance with protocols, and the smooth operation of the care home. This document will explore the key duties outlined in the supernumerary allocation sheet, emphasizing the importance of each task.
Supernumerary Allocation Sheet
Person-in-charge: Support to call 999 in case of emergency. Day: Date:
| Actions | Completed by Signature |
| Skin integrity handover from night staff at 7 am | |
| Check night allocation sheet signatures | |
| Prepare homemade milkshake + peanut butter sandwich | |
| Check the red appointment book located in reception.
-Book the hospital transport (phone number) if any due -Cross-check the medication chart against the Hospital pack before printing. -Print the Hospital pack if the resident is attending the appointment. -Make sure the resident is looking presentable. |
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| Visits
-Check visitor’s book -Make sure the rooms are clean ask (cleaning staff name) -Clothes in the wardrobe are stored well ask the shift leader of the unit. |
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| Check morning and afternoon allocation sheet signatures from yesterday | |
| Personal care help
-Assisting with hoist to ensure smooth working in the units |
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| Bed changes for the day
-Complete a check -See the allocation sheet |
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| Skin integrity handover from day staff at 10:30 am | |
| MUST do actions audit on PCS | |
| Weight monitoring normally on Tuesday | |
| Fluid watch supervision in case of fluids under 1.5l | |
| Care planning
-Check the key workers and encourage/empower them to review |
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| Check supper recordings from the day before | |
| Activities at 10:30 am and 3 pm Must | |
| Saturday (AUDIT DAY)
-CD cupboard audit – Fridge and Freezer temperature audit -Tumble dryer audit -Daily Environmental round audit Communal areas temperature audit |
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| Thursday
– Make sure (staff name) cleans all kitchens Thoroughly. |
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| Lounge areas are cleaned and moped after meals and audited daily | |
| Look for soft signs e.g. sleepy, feeling sick, cough, reduced appetite, reduced mobility, cold or hot to touch,change in behaviour
-Signs of UTI -Signs of Chest infection -Signs of skin infection |
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| Handover/Comments (Plans for tomorrow, any due actions to be completed, etc) |
Important numbers: Hospital (Landline number), Medical Centre (Telephone, opening and closing times), District nurses (Telephone number)
Download: Supernumerary allocation Sheet
