Care Assistant — Meaningful Impact in Elderly Care

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant for Dukes Court Care Home in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. You will deliver high standards of personal care and work closely with the care team to ensure residents receive consistent support.

No prior experience required as a thorough induction and training programme is provided. The role involves assisting with personal hygiene, recognizing risks, and maintaining residents' dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, signs of infections and elevating 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.

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant for Dukes Court Care Home in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. You will deliver high standards of personal care and work closely with the care team to ensure residents receive consistent support.

No prior experience required as a thorough induction and training programme is provided. The role involves assisting with personal hygiene, recognizing risks, and maintaining residents' dignity and independence.