Nights Care Assistant — Compassionate Elder Care

Avery Healthcare Group; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Care Assistant - Nights at Winchester Heights Care Home in Hampshire to join our award-winning team. You will help deliver high standards of personal care, ensuring dignity and comfort for residents each night.

We provide a thorough induction and training, plus ongoing development within Avery’s growing network. A DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required. This role offers a supportive environment and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able 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 and contribute to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.
• Assist residents in personal hygiene care ensuring independence, dignity and respect.
• Recognise and escalate clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, infections.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting every resident's dignity and individuality.
• Practice safe systems of work across all tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Respect residents

Adaptability

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Care Assistant - Nights at Winchester Heights Care Home in Hampshire to join our award-winning team. You will help deliver high standards of personal care, ensuring dignity and comfort for residents each night.

We provide a thorough induction and training, plus ongoing development within Avery’s growing network. A DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required. This role offers a supportive environment and career progression opportunities.