Care Assistant: Compassionate, Impactful Resident Care

Avery Healthcare Group; Nuthall CP; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Care Assistant at Acer Court Care Home in Nuthall to deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team in providing consistent services to residents.

You will work with dignity and respect, communicate effectively, and be adaptable to a range of duties. DBS check will be required and provided by Avery, with a thorough induction and training program to build confidence in your role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate initiative and respect residents and staff.
• Efficient worker who can follow instructions from team members.
• Adaptable and flexible to cover a range of duties on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to the care team to ensure continuity of services for residents.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene while promoting independence, dignity and respect.
• Recognise clinical risk areas (weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, infections) and escalate appropriately.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, upholding dignity and individuality.
• Practice safe systems of work across tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Written skills

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Care Assistant at Acer Court Care Home in Nuthall to deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team in providing consistent services to residents.

You will work with dignity and respect, communicate effectively, and be adaptable to a range of duties. DBS check will be required and provided by Avery, with a thorough induction and training program to build confidence in your role.