Compassionate Care Assistant for Elderly Residents

Hill Care Ltd.; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Care Ltd. in the United Kingdom seeks a compassionate Care Assistant to support Residents in a Residential home, helping with daily activities to ensure comfort and well-being.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a caring attitude, and a willingness to partake in vocational training. The role involves feeding, personal care, mobility support, and participating in activities while upholding privacy and dignity.

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

• Care: 1) Support People in care with washing, toileting, dressing and daily living.
• 2) Assist with physical, emotional and spiritual care while maintaining comfort and dignity.
• 3) Help People with limited mobility using aids appropriately.
• 4) Monitor People who may be confused or have behavioural issues.
• 5) Promote continence and assist in care delivery.
• 6) Support People who are dying or have progressive illness; assist with last offices.
• 7) Observe care planning needs and complete written records per policy.
• 8) Facilitate social activities and hobbies within the Care Home.
• 9) Answer Nursecall system and respond to messages promptly.
• 10) Report wellbeing of People under supervision of senior staff.
• 11) Conduct regular checks as directed by senior staff.
• 12) Welcome Visitors and provide refreshments as required.
• 13) Make/change beds, keep rooms tidy, and manage waste disposal.
• 14) Clean and maintain equipment (wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.).
• 15) Care for clothing and rooms as named; ensure items are marked.
• 16) Maintain privacy and dignity for dying or bereaved.
• 17) Assist during meals, mindful of swallowing/dietary needs.
• 18) Escort People on outings or visits.
• 19) Protect personal and financial information; avoid abuse of trust.
• 20) Help rearrange bedrooms with safe moving techniques.
• 21) Participate in Staff/Client meetings.
• 22) Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
• 23) Attend mandatory training days; off-site as required.
• 24) Participate in NVQ training to achieve qualifications.
• 25) Report illnesses or accidents to Home Manager or in charge.
• 26) Understand and apply Health & Safety policies.
• 27) Report faulty appliances and hazards to Home Manager or Handyperson.
• 28) Promote safe working practices in the Care Home.
• 29) Support the good reputation of the Care Home.
• 30) Keep confidential information secure.
• 31) Notify any absence with reasonable notice.
• 32) Ensure security of the Care Home.
• 33) Follow all policies and procedures on time.
• 34) Ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.
• 35) Carry out other tasks as reasonably assigned.

Skills

Genuine interest in care

Effective communication

Team player

Willingness for vocational training

Police check / POVA compliance

Education

Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved/working towards)

GCSE Maths and English

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Hill Care Ltd. in the United Kingdom seeks a compassionate Care Assistant to support Residents in a Residential home, helping with daily activities to ensure comfort and well-being.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a caring attitude, and a willingness to partake in vocational training. The role involves feeding, personal care, mobility support, and participating in activities while upholding privacy and dignity.