Nights Care Assistant — Compassionate Elderly Care

Avery Healthcare Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant - Nights at Ashurst Mews Care Home in Northampton. You’ll deliver high standards of personal care and support residents with compassion and respect, contributing to a safe, caring environment.

Training is provided through a thorough induction process. DBS check is required and Avery will cover the cost; proof of eligibility to work in the UK is also needed.

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 escalates 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Respectful conduct

Adaptability

Efficient worker

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant - Nights at Ashurst Mews Care Home in Northampton. You’ll deliver high standards of personal care and support residents with compassion and respect, contributing to a safe, caring environment.

Training is provided through a thorough induction process. DBS check is required and Avery will cover the cost; proof of eligibility to work in the UK is also needed.