This night-shift Care Assistant post sits at Lady Jane Court Care Home, one of Avery Healthcare's care homes. The work centres on personal care, helping residents with hygiene while protecting their dignity and independence, and spotting risks such as falls, pressure sores and infection. No prior experience is needed, as induction and training are provided for the role. Applicants must pass a DBS check and prove the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to the care team to ensure continuity of services
- Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, preserving their independence, dignity and respect
- Recognise and understand clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls and signs of infection
- Escalate identified risks in a timely manner
- Act courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting each resident's dignity and individuality
- Practise safe systems of work across the range of tasks
- Carry out reasonable instructions from other team members efficiently
- Cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
Skills & knowledge
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards residents and others in the home
- Work efficiently and carry out reasonable instructions
- Be flexible and adaptive to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
- Live the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Thorough induction and training programme
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
- DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare
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