Compassionate Care Assistant — Day & Night Shifts (12-hr)

Time Recruitment Solutions Limited; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Time-and-a-half on bank holidays

12-hour day or night shifts

Purpose-built care home

Supportive team environment

Make a real difference in residents' —

Job summary

Time Recruitment Solutions Limited is recruiting a Care Assistant for day and night shifts at a luxury care home in Norden, Rochdale. The position offers 12-hour day or night shifts with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour and bank holiday enhanced pay.

You will provide personal care, support daily living activities, assist with moving and handling, and contribute to care plans while maintaining residents' dignity and comfort. Prior elderly or dementia care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Have a genuine passion for supporting older people.
• Treat residents with dignity, respect and kindness.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Have good communication and observation skills.
• Are willing to follow care procedures and safeguarding guidelines.
• Have experience in elderly or dementia care, or are willing to develop their skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and maintaining residents' hygiene and dignity.
• Assisting residents with oral care and daily living activities.
• Supporting safe moving and handling, including the use of hoists.
• Assisting with care plans and monitoring residents' individual needs.
• Supporting medication rounds in line with training and procedures.
• Promoting good nutrition and hydration.
• Engaging residents in meaningful and therapeutic activities.
• Maintaining cleanliness and following infection prevention and control procedures.
• Assisting with supper and evening refreshments.
• Helping residents prepare for bed and ensuring their comfort throughout the night.
• Providing compassionate support to residents living with dementia.
• Reporting changes in residents' health or wellbeing to the appropriate team members.

Skills

Passion for older people

Teamwork

Communication

Observation skills

Safeguarding awareness

Elderly/dementia care experience

Job description

Time Recruitment Solutions Limited is recruiting a Care Assistant for day and night shifts at a luxury care home in Norden, Rochdale. The position offers 12-hour day or night shifts with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour and bank holiday enhanced pay.

You will provide personal care, support daily living activities, assist with moving and handling, and contribute to care plans while maintaining residents' dignity and comfort. Prior elderly or dementia care experience is preferred.