Avery Healthcare Group's Southampton Manor Care Home is recruiting a Care Assistant to work nights, supporting residents with daily living. The core of the role is delivering personal care, including hygiene support that protects residents' independence and dignity, and spotting clinical risks such as falls, pressure sores and infection so they can be escalated quickly. No prior experience is needed, as a full induction and training programme is provided. A DBS check and proof of right to work are required, and Avery pays for the DBS.
What the job involves
- Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to the care team to keep services continuous for residents
- Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, promoting independence, dignity and respect
- Recognise clinical risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls risk and signs of infection, and elevate them promptly
- Act courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting each resident's dignity and individuality
- Practise safe systems of work across the range of tasks
What’s required
Experience
- No prior experience required, as induction and training are provided
Skills & knowledge
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate initiative and show respect towards residents and others in the home
- Work efficiently and carry out reasonable instructions from team members
- Adapt and be flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
Checks & eligibility
- DBS Disclosure check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Live Avery's values: caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable
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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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
