Manage staff in nursing homes and retirement facilities

Published on
February 7, 2024
Manage staff in nursing homes and retirement facilities

Managing an ehpad or a retirement home? Create staff schedules and maintain full control over work hours with Shyfter’s healthcare scheduling software.

Key features

Pointage (time tracking)

Choose the Shyfter Staff mobile app (smartphone) or Shyfter POS (tablet) to easily track employees’ presence using a personal pin code.

Horaires (scheduling)

Add full-time, part-time, fixed, or flexible hours in just a few clicks. Shyfter’s intuitive interface is designed specifically for nursing homes and retirement facilities.

Congés (leave management)

Employees can submit leave requests 24/7 through the Shyfter mobile app. Simply approve or reject requests from your management interface.

Absences

Handle absence requests and receive medical certificates directly via our mobile app. Managing sick leave or other absences has never been simpler.

Heures supp' (overtime)

Every hour counts. Shyfter automates overtime management, ensuring a fair distribution of extra hours in compliance with contract terms and rest periods.

Productivité (productivity)

Staffing needs are critical in a care environment. Shyfter helps you adjust staffing levels in real time, aligning workforce availability with operational demands.

Shyfter badge system for nursing homes

Our digital clock-in solution is perfect for accurately tracking staff hours and boosting productivity.

  • Quick installation in 5 minutes
  • User-friendly interface for nursing homes and retirement residences
  • Clock-in via phone or tablet
  • Personal pin code for each employee
  • Photo capture at each check-in
  • Offline functionality for uninterrupted service
  • Ideal for on-site staff and those on external assignments

Simplify personnel management in care facilities

  • Secure cloud storage for administrative documents
  • Instant contract detail access
  • Contract creation with Shyfter Staff
  • Digital signature for remote agreement
  • Real-time leave tracking, available 24/7
  • Improved payroll process for streamlined administration

Real-time access to worked hours

  • Offline clock-in when network access is unavailable
  • Shyfter app on smartphone or tablet
  • Photo capture at each check-in and break
  • Adaptable for traveling staff
  • Unique pin code for secure clock-in/out
  • Designed for nursing homes and retirement residences

Transform your staff management with Shyfter

  • Cloud-based storage for all contracts and documents
  • Detailed contract overview for healthcare teams
  • Easy contract creation in Shyfter Staff
  • Secure electronic signatures for all agreements
  • 24/7 leave overview for instant monitoring
  • Automated data transfer for smoother payroll operations

More autonomy for your teams

Shyfter simplifies the management of schedules, leave, and absences. Empower your staff to handle their own availability and time management while you retain ultimate control over approvals.

Shyft Market

Efficiently fill open shifts with a single click. Team members can apply for the same shift, and you decide who’s best suited based on criteria like skill sets, overtime, etc.

Shyft Swap

Employees can swap shifts with colleagues directly through the mobile app. Nurses, aides, or activity coordinators can cover each other for last-minute unavailability. You choose whether to approve or deny the swap request.

Ready to modernize your scheduling process?

Shyfter offers two ways to get started:

  1. Free account with limited features—try the app and explore its capabilities.
  2. Personalized 20-minute demo—see how Shyfter can meet your facility’s needs.

FAQ: Scheduling in nursing homes and retirement facilities

How do I set up a scheduling system for an ehpad or senior residence?

Efficient staffing in these facilities involves managing various shifts—from nurses and aides to activity coordinators and overnight supervision. Shyfter automates scheduling based on contractual hours and real-time attendance data. The app is accessible on a smartphone or tablet for both the scheduling manager and employees, ensuring seamless coordination.

How do I create a night or holiday schedule in an ehpad or retirement home?

Facilities must provide overnight and holiday coverage. Shyfter simplifies this by letting each employee see assigned shifts and the service area they’re covering. Staff can also propose adjustments to their schedules within the app, subject to approval by the scheduling manager.