Live-In Care Assistant
Live-In Care Assistant
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Job Description
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Providing livein care in clients homes.
- Offer companionship conversation and accompanying clients to take part in their chosen activities.
- Support the client to be an active member in their care involving them in a variety of activities (for example picking out clothes and preparing meals).
- Performing light housekeeping tasks around the clients home.
- Help with shopping and deliveries.
- Assist with bathing dressing and grooming and support with continence care.
- Providing medication reminders or assisting with medication administration.
Within the clients home you will be provided with a private room with a TV as well as access to WiFi. Food will be provided by the client (or a food allowance arranged if preferred). Each day will include a twohour break for the livein Care Assistant provided either by the clients family or another member of the clients care team.
On average you will be likely to spend 8 hours in a 24hour period carrying out your care duties as a livein Care Assistant.
Qualifications :
Though care experience isnt essential it is preferred for applicants for a livein role. Successful applicants will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body.
Must have a means of transport as clients may like you to accompany them on appointments or outings and can live in remote areas.
Essential criteria for this role:
- Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to listen communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner.
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice.
- Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions.
- Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations.
- Excellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable.
Additional Information :
Benefits of working at Home Instead Gloucester and The Forest of Dean:
- Professional development opportunities including City & Guilds accredited courses and the option to enrol in a paidfor Diploma in Health and Social Care.
- Become part of a friendly and reputable company with a large community outreach with opportunities to be involved in local events and fundraising for our Home Instead Charities.
- Access to discounts for big brand stores utility providers and more.
- Complimentary wellness programme with access to 24hour wellbeing support as well as financial resources access to healthcare and counselling.
- Support from our 24hour oncall team to help you with any queries or concerns.
Find out what our clients and Care Assistants have to say about us on homecare.co.uk by clicking here.
Contact us today to kickstart your career in care! You can ring us on 0 to learn more about what we have to offer or apply now and one of our team members will contact you.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
