Compassionate Care Assistant for Meaningful Elder Care

Avery Healthcare Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm and dedicated Care Assistant for Waterhouse Manor Care Home in Peterborough. You will deliver high standards of personal care within a supportive team, ensuring continuity of services for residents and upholding values of care, respect and accountability.

Full induction and training are provided; DBS disclosure is required and eligibility to work in the UK must be proven.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents in all personal hygiene care to maintain independence, dignity and respect.
• Recognising clinical risk areas (weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, infections) and raising risks promptly.
• Acting courteously toward residents and visitors, respecting dignity and individuality.
• Practising safe systems of work across assigned tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm and dedicated Care Assistant for Waterhouse Manor Care Home in Peterborough. You will deliver high standards of personal care within a supportive team, ensuring continuity of services for residents and upholding values of care, respect and accountability.

Full induction and training are provided; DBS disclosure is required and eligibility to work in the UK must be proven.