Dementia Care Assistant — Rotating Nights & Weekends

NHS Highland; Broadford; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is recruiting for a role providing personal care and support to older people in a care home setting. You will meet needs of residents with varying health conditions and support daily living activities with dignity and respect.

Rotational shifts including nights and weekends are required. Applicants should have good basic education, strong written communication, and be willing to undertake SVQ2 in Social Care, PVG check, and registration with the SSSC.

Qualifications

• Good basic education and ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to work well in a team and following care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to older people in a care home setting.
• Assist residents with daily living activities with dignity and respect.
• Handle rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

Skills

Teamwork

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

SVQ2 in Social Care

Job description

NHS Highland is recruiting for a role providing personal care and support to older people in a care home setting. You will meet needs of residents with varying health conditions and support daily living activities with dignity and respect.

Rotational shifts including nights and weekends are required. Applicants should have good basic education, strong written communication, and be willing to undertake SVQ2 in Social Care, PVG check, and registration with the SSSC.