Care Assistant

Integrated Care System; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Lichfield is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver high standards of personal care to residents. This role involves assisting with personal hygiene, recognizing clinical risks, and maintaining dignity and respect. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. Join a supportive team that values your growth and development.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required as thorough training is provided.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must demonstrate initiative and respect in interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene while maintaining dignity.
• Recognize and escalate clinical risks appropriately.
• Respect residents and uphold individuality throughout care.

Skills

Effective communication

Respect and support

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. As a Care Assistant, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day, and your compassion and dedication truly make a difference.

Main duties of the job

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. Other responsibilities include assisting residents with personal hygiene, ensuring independence, dignity, and respect; recognizing and understanding clinical risks; acting courteously towards residents and visitors; and practicing safe systems of work.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' We offer exceptional care across a network of over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details

08:00 - 14:00

Role Overview

Join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant. You'll deliver high standards of personal care, contribute to the care team, and make a difference in residents' lives. We support your growth with a caring, supportive environment and opportunities for development.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene, maintaining independence, dignity, and respect.
• Recognizing clinical risks like weight loss, pressure sores, falls, and infections, and escalating risks appropriately.
• Respecting residents and visitors, upholding dignity and individuality.
• Practicing safe systems of work across tasks.

About You

We value caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability. Experience isn't required as we provide thorough training. The ideal candidate will:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and respect.
• Work efficiently, following instructions.
• Be flexible and adaptable to responsibilities.

Additional Requirements

• DBS Disclosure check (cost covered by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This role may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.