Night Care Assistant: Compassionate Elderly Care

Avery Healthcare Group; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group's Miramar Care Home in Herne Bay is seeking a Care Assistant – Nights to deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team, ensuring continuity of services for residents.

No experience is required as we provide a thorough induction and training programme to build confidence in the role. You will join a warm, dedicated team and grow within Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable across our network of over 100 homes in the UK.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards residents.
• Be an efficient worker who can follow reasonable instructions from other team members.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene, ensuring dignity and independence.
• Recognise risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls and infections, and escalate promptly.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting dignity and individuality.
• Follow safe systems of work and uphold Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Efficient worker

Adaptable

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group's Miramar Care Home in Herne Bay is seeking a Care Assistant – Nights to deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team, ensuring continuity of services for residents.

No experience is required as we provide a thorough induction and training programme to build confidence in the role. You will join a warm, dedicated team and grow within Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable across our network of over 100 homes in the UK.