Compassionate Care Assistant | Growth & Training

NHS Jobs; Corby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant for Seagrave House Care Home in Corby, Northamptonshire. You will deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to a caring team ensuring continuity of services for residents.

No prior experience required as we offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence in the role. A DBS Disclosure check will be funded by Avery, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

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 elevate 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 is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant for Seagrave House Care Home in Corby, Northamptonshire. You will deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to a caring team ensuring continuity of services for residents.

No prior experience required as we offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence in the role. A DBS Disclosure check will be funded by Avery, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.