Compassionate Care Assistant | Growth & Impact

Avery Healthcare Group; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant to join the Droitwich Mews Care Home team. You will deliver high standards of personal care and support residents with dignity, working closely with the care team to maintain continuity of services.

No previous experience is required as we provide a thorough induction and ongoing training to build confidence in your role.

Qualifications

• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards 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

• Deliver high standards of personal care, contributing to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.
• Assisting residents in all personal hygiene care, ensuring independence, dignity and respect.
• Recognise and understand clinical risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, signs of infections and escalate risks promptly.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting dignity and individuality.
• Practise safe systems of work across the range of tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant to join the Droitwich Mews Care Home team. You will deliver high standards of personal care and support residents with dignity, working closely with the care team to maintain continuity of services.

No previous experience is required as we provide a thorough induction and ongoing training to build confidence in your role.