Managing the day to day duties and administrative functions of a nursing home is the responsibility of a Nursing Home Manager. These professionals will meet with family members who want to have their family members cared for in the facility. They work with doctors, hospital administrators and even CQC inspectors. Their overall job is making sure every aspect of running a home is done not only professionally but in keeping with health and safety regulations and that patients are comfortable and well taken care of.
A Nursing Home Manager usually performs many of the following tasks:
• Conducting daily handover meetings
• Managing work teams and nurses
• Enforcing health and safety regulations
•  Hiring staff
• Assessing patient care systems
•  Ordering supplies and equipment for the home
• Orientating staff
•  Meeting with patient families and friends

• Leadership and supervision
• Patient care and management
• Being analytical
• Problem solving
• Being assertive and respectful
• Communication and listening
• Stress management
• Professionalism
• Being self motivated
• Being efficient and thorough
• Being patient and compassionate
• Being multilingual

To work as a Nursing Home Manager you are required to have your Nursing qualifications. Administrative and Management qualifications are also necessary and will help in performing your responsibilities effectively.