Night Care Assistant — Compassionate Elderly Care

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in London is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant - Nights at Wandsworth Common. You will deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to the care team to ensure continuity of services for residents.

No prior experience required as we offer a thorough induction and training programme to build confidence. You will communicate effectively, act with respect and kindness, and be adaptable to cover flexible shift patterns.

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 London is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant - Nights at Wandsworth Common. You will deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to the care team to ensure continuity of services for residents.

No prior experience required as we offer a thorough induction and training programme to build confidence. You will communicate effectively, act with respect and kindness, and be adaptable to cover flexible shift patterns.