Care Assistant inFleet Hall Care Home inFleet Hall Care Home PUBLISHED 17 DEC 2023

£11.70 to £13 an hour PERMANENT

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. rU0DtSVz

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Shift Details:
Full Time & Part Time roles available

At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts.

We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Care Assistant.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

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 escalate 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.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.Experience is not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role.

Our ideal candidate must:

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.

ABOUT AVERY

As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees.

Please note this role will require:

A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs

This role as a Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare's Fleet Hall Care Home in Fleet, Hampshire offers an opportunity to work in a compassionate, supportive, and award-winning team. The position involves delivering high-quality personal care to residents, recognizing and addressing clinical risks, and practicing safe systems of work.

As a Care Assistant, your focus will be to provide excellent personal care, contributing to the care team to ensure continuity of services for residents. Key responsibilities include assisting residents with personal hygiene, recognizing and escalating clinical risks, and acting courteously towards residents and visitors. The role requires strong communication skills, initiative, and the ability to be adaptable and flexible.

Package Description:

Shift Details:
Full Time & Part Time roles available

We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Care Assistant.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

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 escalate 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.

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate must:

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.

ABOUT AVERY

Please note this role will require:

A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs

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Here are 16 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job: Start practice interview... NEW!

1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what motivated you to apply for the Care Assistant role with Avery Healthcare?

2. What do you believe are the most important qualities for a Care Assistant, and how do you embody these qualities?

3. Although prior experience is not required, can you share any relevant experiences, whether in a professional or personal capacity, that might prepare you for this role?

4. How do you approach communication with residents who may have difficulty understanding or responding? Can you provide an example?

5. What strategies do you use to maintain the dignity and respect of residents when assisting them with personal hygiene?

6. What steps would you take if you noticed a resident was losing weight or showing signs of a pressure sore?

7. In your view, why is it essential to recognise clinical risks in residents, and how would you handle such situations?

8. Can you describe how you would assist a resident in maintaining their independence while still providing the necessary support?

9. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to work as part of a team? How did you contribute to the team's goals?

10. The role requires adaptability and flexibility. Can you share a situation where you had to adjust quickly to unexpected changes in your responsibilities?

11. How do you demonstrate values such as honesty and accountability in your day-to-day interactions with residents and colleagues?

12. What does delivering high standards of personal care mean to you, and how would you ensure you meet those standards?

13. Imagine you are assisting a resident who is resistant to receiving personal care. How would you handle this situation?

14. How would you ensure that you are practising safe systems of work while caring for residents with diverse needs and preferences?

15. Avery Healthcare offers various training and career development opportunities. What are your professional goals, and how do you see this role contributing to them?

16. What questions do you have for us about the role, the team, or Avery Healthcare?