Care Assistant – Meaningful, Supportive Team, Permanent

Avery Healthcare Group; Cannock; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Care Assistant at Abbey Court Care Home in Heath Hayes, Cannock. You will deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

We offer a thorough induction and training programme. To be successful, you will align with our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. DBS disclosure is required and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be checked.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards residents and staff.
• Be an efficient worker who can follow instructions from the team.
• Adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and support continuity of services for residents.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene ensuring dignity and independence.
• Recognise clinical risk areas (weight loss, pressure sores, falls, infections) and escalate risks promptly.
• Be courteous to residents and visitors, maintaining dignity and individuality of each resident.
• Practise safe systems of work across all tasks.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Care Assistant at Abbey Court Care Home in Heath Hayes, Cannock. You will deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

We offer a thorough induction and training programme. To be successful, you will align with our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. DBS disclosure is required and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be checked.