Compassionate Care Assistant - Elderly Support

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Care in Bolton is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant (Bank) to support residents in daily living activities and wellbeing. The role emphasizes dignity, empathy, and effective communication within a caring team.

You will work with residents to assist with personal care, meals, and social activities while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism in a residential care setting.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
• Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards)
• Experience of working with the relevant Client group

Responsibilities

• Assist with washing, toileting, dressing, and daily living tasks.
• Support physical, emotional and spiritual care while preserving dignity.
• Assist residents with limited mobility using aids.
• Monitor residents for confusion or behavioural issues.
• Support continence and meal times; serve food and drinks.
• Assist with end-of-life care and last offices.
• Follow care plans and keep daily written records.
• Encourage participation in social activities.
• Answer Nursecall, door, and phone; pass messages promptly.
• Report well-being under supervision.
• Check residents at regular intervals.
• Make residents welcome; provide refreshments.
• Make beds; keep rooms clean.
• Maintain and clean equipment.
• Ensure privacy and dignity for dying and bereaved.
• Assist during mealtimes considering swallowing/dietary needs.
• Escort residents to outings or appointments.
• Maintain integrity in personal and financial matters.
• Rearrange bedrooms safely as needed.
• Participate in staff and client meetings.
• Maintain professional knowledge; attend mandatory training.

Skills

Genuine interest in caring

Effective communication

Team player

Vocational training willingness

Police check / POVA checks

Job description

Hill Care in Bolton is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant (Bank) to support residents in daily living activities and wellbeing. The role emphasizes dignity, empathy, and effective communication within a caring team.

You will work with residents to assist with personal care, meals, and social activities while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism in a residential care setting.