Care Assistant — Join an Award-Winning Care Team

Avery Healthcare Group; Burley-in-Wharfedale; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded by Avery

Induction training provided

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant for Greenholme House Care Home in Burley in Wharfedale. You will focus on delivering high standards of personal care and supporting the care team to maintain continuity of services for residents.

The role includes assisting with hygiene, dignity, and respect, and contributing to a compassionate, respectful environment. DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 escalate 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant for Greenholme House Care Home in Burley in Wharfedale. You will focus on delivering high standards of personal care and supporting the care team to maintain continuity of services for residents.

The role includes assisting with hygiene, dignity, and respect, and contributing to a compassionate, respectful environment. DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK are required.