Elder Care Assistant — Compassionate, Team‑Oriented Care (Rotational Shifts)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a full-time care assistant position at the Wade Centre, supporting 11 older adults with daily living activities and personal care. You will join a multidisciplinary team and deliver compassionate, enabling care to residents in a friendly environment.

Experience is helpful, but training will be provided. You must be able to work flexible shifts, including nights when required, and contribute to high-quality care with strong teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Some experience is preferable; training will be given.
• Be able to respond to the complex needs of older adults with empathy and enabling support.
• Good team working and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Provide day-to-day welfare and participate in key-worker duties.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and rotate shifts as required.

Job description

NHS Scotland invites applications for a full-time care assistant position at the Wade Centre, supporting 11 older adults with daily living activities and personal care. You will join a multidisciplinary team and deliver compassionate, enabling care to residents in a friendly environment.

Experience is helpful, but training will be provided. You must be able to work flexible shifts, including nights when required, and contribute to high-quality care with strong teamwork and communication.