Compassionate Care Assistant — Growth & Impact

Avery Healthcare; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded

UK work eligibility

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Bagshot is seeking a warm and dedicated Care Assistant to join the Bagshot Gardens team. You will deliver high standards of personal care to residents and contribute to a compassionate, supportive care environment.

Experience is not required as a thorough induction and training programme is provided; DBS check will be arranged and cost covered by Avery, with eligibility to work in the UK required. Shift: 07:00–19:30.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 escalating 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.

Job description

Avery Healthcare in Bagshot is seeking a warm and dedicated Care Assistant to join the Bagshot Gardens team. You will deliver high standards of personal care to residents and contribute to a compassionate, supportive care environment.

Experience is not required as a thorough induction and training programme is provided; DBS check will be arranged and cost covered by Avery, with eligibility to work in the UK required. Shift: 07:00–19:30.