Primary Responsibilities • Reflect the core values of Home Instead franchise • Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life • Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions • Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff
Companionship Services which could include, but are not limited to: • Offer companionship and conversation • Monitor diet and eating • Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (for example clothing selection, hobbies and crafts) • Arrange and provide reminders for appointments, activities and outings • Help with travel arrangements • Organise mail and write letters • Assist with walking (lending an arm to steady) • Accompany to appointments and social events (for example visiting friends or family, lunch, club meetings)
Home Help Services which could include, but are not limited to: • Run errands / collect prescriptions etc • Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants etc.) • Organise and tidy cupboards and check food expiry dates • Plan prepare and tidy away meals • Answer the door • Assist with pet care • Supervise home maintenance • Help with shopping and oversee home deliveries
Personal Care Services which could include, but are not limited to: • Provide medication reminders • Help with bathing, dressing and grooming • Help with continence care • Assist to eat and drink • Provide Dementia / Alzheimer care • Provide respite / convalescence care • Assist with morning/wake up and or evening/tuck in
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 • Participate in PEAQ engagement Survey • 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
Essential Criteria • 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 with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions.
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 • Class 1 business insurance (if using own car for business purposes)
Please contact Rebecca on 01244 851744