Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Provide live-in care, typically working alone, while respecting the client’s privacy and following their house rules.
2. Enhance the client’s quality of life by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful activities.
3. Document daily activities and report any changes or concerns regarding the client’s needs or living conditions.
4. Seek assistance when necessary to ensure the client's safety and well-being.
5. Maintain regular communication with your line manager and office staff.
6. COMPANIONSHIP Services: Provide companionship, assist with daily activities, manage appointments, and support social events and outings.
7. HOME HELP Services: Perform light housekeeping, run errands, manage shopping and meal preparation, and assist with home maintenance.
8. PERSONAL CARE Services: Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, medication reminders, and providing dementia or respite care.
Secondary Responsibilities:
9. Participate in company sponsored training and social events including Care Professional meetings.
10. Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner.
11. Document client information in Client and Life Journal.
12. May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client’s vehicle.
13. Perform other reasonable duties as assigned
Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
14. Must have at least 1 year of relevant experience with live-in care.
15. Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.
16. Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations.
17. Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner.
18. Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead office teams and other social and health care professionals.
19. Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice.
20. Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions.
21. Excellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable.
22. Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice.
23. Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance.
24. Good level of stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job.
25. 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!