At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and are committed to celebrating and supporting you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll make a positive impact on residents' lives through your compassion and dedication. We are committed to fostering a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for learning and career development.
Main duties of the job
Your role as a Care Assistant involves delivering high standards of personal care and contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal hygiene, promoting independence, dignity, and respect, recognizing clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls, and infections, and practicing safe work systems.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together." We operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily.
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
We support our team members and value their hard work, offering a positive, growth-oriented environment. As a Care Assistant, you will be making a difference daily, with opportunities to learn and develop. We seek a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team.
About the role
Your focus will be delivering high standards of personal care and supporting residents' wellbeing.
Additional responsibilities include:
* Assisting with personal hygiene, ensuring independence, dignity, and respect.
* Recognizing and escalating clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls, and infections.
* Respecting residents and visitors, maintaining dignity and individuality.
* Practicing safe work systems across all tasks.
About you
To succeed, you should embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability. Experience is not required; we provide thorough induction and training.
Our ideal candidate will:
* Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
* Demonstrate initiative and respect towards residents and colleagues.
* Work efficiently and follow instructions.
* Be flexible and adaptable to cover various responsibilities.
Additional information
This role requires a DBS check (cost covered by Avery) and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Note: The job advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.
* No prior experience required; training provided.
* Effective communication skills.
* Respectful, initiative-driven, and adaptable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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