Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
* Provide live-in care, typically working alone, while respecting the client’s privacy and following their house rules.
* Enhance the client’s quality of life by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful activities.
* Document daily activities and report any changes or concerns regarding the client’s needs or living conditions.
* Seek assistance when necessary to ensure the client's safety and well-being.
* Maintain regular communication with your line manager and office staff.
* COMPANIONSHIP Services: Provide companionship, assist with daily activities, manage appointments, and support social events and outings.
* HOME HELP Services: Perform light housekeeping, run errands, manage shopping and meal preparation, and assist with home maintenance.
* PERSONAL CARE Services: Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, medication reminders, and providing dementia or respite care.
Secondary Responsibilities:
* Participate in company sponsored training and social events including Care Professional meetings.
* Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner.
* Document client information in Client and Life Journal.
* May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client’s vehicle.
* Perform other reasonable duties as assigned
Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
* Must have at least 1 year of relevant experience with live-in care.
* Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.
* Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations.
* Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner.
* Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead office teams and other social and health care professionals.
* Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice.
* Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions.
* Excellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable.
* Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice.
* Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance.
* Good level of stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job.
* This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body.
Additional Information
Ready to embark on a rewarding career that makes a real difference?
Apply online or give our recruiter, Gly, a call on 0179 2790890 for an informal chat – no CV required.
If you're passionate about helping others and looking for a fulfilling full-time role, we’d love to have you on our team!