Health Care Assistant (HCA) / Personal Care Assistant – Elderly Care
Position: Health Care Assistant (HCA) / Personal Care Assistant
Location: [Insert Location]
Hours: Split Shifts
- Morning: 06:00 – 09:00
- Evening: 18:00 – 22:00
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Health Care Assistant to provide high-quality care and support to an elderly resident living with dementia. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting the resident's dignity, independence, comfort, and overall wellbeing within their own home.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
- Assisting with mobility and transfers where required.
- Supporting with medication administration (if trained and authorised).
- Preparing light meals and encouraging adequate nutrition and hydration.
- Providing companionship and emotional support.
- Supporting daily routines and maintaining a safe environment.
- Monitoring and reporting any changes in health, behaviour, or wellbeing.
- Using dementia-friendly communication techniques and person-centred care approaches.
- Maintaining accurate care records and documentation.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working with elderly individuals, particularly those living with dementia.
- Understanding of dementia care and person-centred support.
- Compassionate, patient, and caring nature.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- Moving and Handling training.
- Medication Administration training.
- Dementia Care training.
What We Offer
- Competitive rate of pay.
- Supportive working environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life.
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and have experience supporting individuals with dementia, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a current DBS on the Update Service
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care Home: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
