Care Assistant - Thrive with an Award-Winning Team

Avery Healthcare Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant for Sonning Gardens Care Home in Reading, Berkshire. You’ll help deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team to ensure continuity of services for residents, with a focus on compassion and respect.

Full induction and training are provided; DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required. Join a growing network that values meaningful lives together and offers a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene to promote independence, dignity and respect.
• Recognise clinical risk areas (weight loss, pressure sores, falls, infections) and escalate risks promptly.
• Maintain courteous interactions with residents and visitors, upholding dignity and individuality.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Efficient worker

Adaptable

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant for Sonning Gardens Care Home in Reading, Berkshire. You’ll help deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team to ensure continuity of services for residents, with a focus on compassion and respect.

Full induction and training are provided; DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required. Join a growing network that values meaningful lives together and offers a supportive environment.