Care Assistant - Nights

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Sittingbourne is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high-quality personal care and ensure the dignity and respect of residents. The role requires effective communication, flexibility, and the ability to recognise clinical risks. This position offers an enriching work environment with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards residents and staff.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene and maintain their independence.
• Recognise clinical risk areas and escalate issues promptly.

Skills

Effective communication

Respectfulness

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we\'re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. As a Care Assistant, you\'ll be making a positive impact on residents\' lives every day; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We\'re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career.

Job overview

Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

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.

Shift details

Shift Details:7.30 pm to 7.30 am, 3 times per week - Alternate Weekends

About you

• 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.

About Avery

At Avery, we\'re not just one of the UK\'s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we\'re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we\'re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

There may be additional notices or terms as per policy; this advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.