Care Assistant - Nights

NHS Jobs; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Care Assistant for Waterhouse Manor Care Home in Peterborough to provide high-quality personal care and support to residents. You will join a close-knit team, helping residents maintain dignity and independence while adhering to safe care practices.

The role requires compassionate communication, reliability, and flexibility to cover a range of duties. A DBS check is required; Avery offers a caring environment with opportunities to grow within a leading elderly care

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Respectful towards residents and colleagues.
• Able to follow instructions and work efficiently.
• Flexible to cover varied responsibilities on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene to maintain independence, dignity and respect.
• Recognize clinical risk areas (weight loss, pressure sores, falls, infections) and respond promptly.
• Practice safe systems of work across assigned tasks.

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant at Waterhouse Manor Care Home in Peterborough.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

• Assisting residents in all their personal hygiene care ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times.
• Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, sign of infections and escape any identified risks in a timely manner.
• Acting courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
• Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task.

ABOUT YOU

• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards the residents and other people in the home.
• Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members.
• Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.