Care Assistant: Compassionate Resident Care & Growth

Avery Healthcare; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant to join Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough, Wiltshire. You will deliver high standards of personal care and support residents as part of a dedicated care team.

The role focuses on dignity and independence, with duties including assisting with personal hygiene, monitoring health cues, and reporting risks promptly. DBS check and UK eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates initiative and respect toward residents and staff.
• Efficient worker who can carry instructions from teammates.
• Adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene to maintain independence, dignity and respect.
• Recognise clinical risk areas (weight loss, pressure ulcers, falls, infections) and escalate risks promptly.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting dignity and individuality.
• Practice safe working methods across assigned tasks.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Efficiency

Adaptability

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant to join Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough, Wiltshire. You will deliver high standards of personal care and support residents as part of a dedicated care team.

The role focuses on dignity and independence, with duties including assisting with personal hygiene, monitoring health cues, and reporting risks promptly. DBS check and UK eligibility required.