Dementia Care Assistant - Full-Time, Rewarding Role

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to join their dementia unit in Greater London. You will assist residents with personal hygiene and ensure their dignity and respect. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and demonstrate initiative and adaptability. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. This full-time position offers a salary of £13.35 per hour and requires a DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits

Training programme

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home.
• Efficient worker capable of carrying reasonable instructions from team members.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene care, ensuring independence, dignity, and respect.
• Recognise and understand clinical risk areas and escalate identified risks.
• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Demonstrate initiative

Adaptability

Job description

A leading elderly care provider is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to join their dementia unit in Greater London. You will assist residents with personal hygiene and ensure their dignity and respect. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and demonstrate initiative and adaptability. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. This full-time position offers a salary of £13.35 per hour and requires a DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.