Care Assistant Berkshire

NHS Jobs

Care Assistant

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team for continuous resident service.
  • Assist residents with personal hygiene, ensuring optimum independence, dignity, and respect.
  • Recognize and understand clinical risk areas (weight loss, pressure sores, falls, infections) and escalate identified risks promptly.
  • Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting their dignity and individuality.
  • Practice safe systems of work for all tasks.

Skills and Expertise

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Initiative and respect towards residents and colleagues.
  • Efficiency in carrying out instructions from team members.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to cover various responsibilities.

Job Facilities/Benefits

  • Apprenticeships for career development.
  • Access to leisure and retail discounts.
  • Thorough induction and training programme for confidence in the role.
  • DBS Disclosure check (cost covered by Avery Healthcare).
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK required.

To apply for this job please visit beta.jobs.nhs.uk.

Posting date:
01 January 2025
Salary:
£11.45 to £11.45 per hour
Additional salary information:
£11.45 an hour
Hours:
Full time
Closing date:
01 March 2025
Location:
Sonning, RG4 6TQ
Company:
NHS Jobs
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:
L0034-24-0804