Compassionate Care Assistant — Grow & Make a Difference

Avery Healthcare Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant for Waterhouse Manor Care Home in Peterborough. The role focuses on delivering high standards of personal care and supporting the care team to ensure continuity of services for residents. We value compassion, respect and accountability.

Induction and training are provided; DBS check is required and funded by Avery. Applicants should be able to communicate effectively and adapt to a range of responsibilities with a flexible

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards residents and others in the home.
• Efficient worker who can take reasonable instructions from team members.
• Able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Respectful

Flexibility

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant for Waterhouse Manor Care Home in Peterborough. The role focuses on delivering high standards of personal care and supporting the care team to ensure continuity of services for residents. We value compassion, respect and accountability.

Induction and training are provided; DBS check is required and funded by Avery. Applicants should be able to communicate effectively and adapt to a range of responsibilities with a flexible