Right at Home is an award-winning homecare company with a professional and can-do approach. Our care delivery is friendly, caring, committed and is inspirational to our Clients.
The aim of 24-hour live-in care is to enable clients to remain in their homes with as much independence as possible, carrying out the tasks in a professional, discreet and caring manner whilst respecting the clients’ dignity, privacy, property and confidentiality.
Our Clients depend on their dedicated Live-In CareGivers to support them on a 24-hour basis with the daily activities of living in their home. This will include not only assisting with the client’s personal care needs but also their social welfare.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Ensure the highest possible levels of care provision are maintained at all times
* To undertake all duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of Right at Home at all times
* Liaise closely with the Registered Manager at all times, reporting any concerns, changes or difficulties regarding clients
* Duties will include aspects of personal care to allow Clients to maintain their personal hygiene, appearance and physical comfort
* Assisting in the preparation and making of meals, drink and snacks, enabling people who use our services to maintain a good level of nutrition and hydration
* To provide assistance with other tasks of daily living which may include cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of their environment, shopping, laundry and bill paying
* To assist Clients to take medication as identified in their care plan and depending on the level of training received by the individual CareGiver
* Participate in team meetings, staff events, attend any training provided by the company and reviews as required
* To work as part of a team with colleagues and work closely with other agencies involved with the Clients care for example District Nurses and contribute to the effectiveness of the Right at Home team
* To work in accordance with the weekly work schedule and maintain timely records such as communication sheets and MAR Charts in a clear, legible and professional manner
* To provide social support, talking and listening to the Client, helping them to maintain contact with friends and family and other contacts in potentially isolating situations
* To contribute to the safe moving and handling of Clients to maximise their physical abilities and mobility
* Act on own initiative and exercise decision making skills, as far as possible and wherever appropriate and develop knowledge and good practice
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience working in a Live-in Care role desirable but not essential
* Must possess fluent verbal and written English language communication skills
* Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
* A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote wellbeing through positive attitude and work practices
* The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.
* Willingness to participate in continuing professional development
* Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs
* Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish operational goals and objectives
* Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to client group with the ability to build professional relationships
* Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation
This live-in care role is located in Hemel Hempstead on a 2-week on 2-week off rotation.
Please Contact the Recruitment Team at 01442953141
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
Pay: £732.00 per week - This is a PAYE Post / National Insurance & Tax / Holidays paid
Meals inclusive with a 2-hour daily break.
Shift:
* 8 hour shift
Application questions:
* Must reside in the United Kingdom
* Must have a Right to work in The UK
Experience:
* Live-in Care: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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