Care Assistant - Nights

The Methodist Church in Britain; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Pemberley House Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group, invites applications for a Night Care Assistant. The role centres on personal hygiene care that protects residents' dignity and independence, with night shifts and a full induction.

A DBS check and right-to-work verification are required, with the check paid by the employer. The job involves delivering personal care, assisting with hygiene, recognising clinical risks such as falls and infections, and supporting the care team to ensure

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home.
• Efficient working and following reasonable instructions from team members.
• Adaptability to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
• Understanding of clinical risk areas in residents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care that protects residents' independence, dignity and respect.
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care.
• Recognise clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and escalate when needed.
• Act courteously towards residents and their visitors.
• Follow safe systems of work across all tasks.
• Contribute to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Initiative

Respect for residents

Adaptability

Job description

Night Care Assistant post at Pemberley House Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group. The role centres on personal hygiene care that protects residents' dignity and independence, and on spotting early clinical risks such as falls or pressure sores. Night working is the main feature, and no experience is needed as a full induction is given. Right to work and a DBS check are required, with the check paid for by the employer.

What the job involves

• Deliver personal care that protects residents' independence, dignity and respect
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care
• Recognise clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and escalat??
• Act courteously towards residents and their visitors
• Follow safe systems of work across all tasks
• Contribute to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home
• Efficient working and following reasonable instructions from team members
• Adaptability to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
• Understanding of clinical risk areas in residents

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Living the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Thorough induction and training programme
• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• DBS check cost met by the employer