A Home Care Assistant helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. Cares for patients in their homes. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional.
New workers start at around £6,236. Normal pay is £17,677 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £30,380
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Active Listening | 70% |
| Critical Thinking | 70% |
| Learning Strategies | 68% |
| Monitoring | 67% |
| Reading Comprehension | 64% |
| Active Learning | 64% |
| Writing | 63% |
| Speaking | 62% |
| Mathematics | 28% |
| Science | 22% |
