Job Description
The person: We are looking for reliable & compassionate Live In Care Assistant to join our team. A successful candidate will be person-centred, patient, adaptable & be confident.
The role: This is a very varied role supporting 2 families. Your 3 week shift will begin with:
Week 1: This gentleman lives with his wife, having suffered with a couple of mini strokes, although unsteady on his feet the client wishes to remain as independent as possible. To assist him you will:
1. Support the clients wife to carry out household tasks such as tidying, light cleaning and the laundry.
2. Offer support to the clients wife in meal planning, keeping the fridge clean and tidy and cooking their meals.
3. Support the client with personal care
4. Support the client to take his medication
5. Run errands
6. Take the couple on outings when required.
Week 2 & 3:
This client lives with her husband, and has progressive dementia. They are looking for someone to support their daily routine and provide the husband with some respite
As their Live In Care Assistant you will support them by assisting with:
7. Companionship
8. Personal Care
9. Incontinence Care
What you can expect from us, your employer:
10. Fully supported by a 5* employer
11. Regular touch points with the office
12. Wellbeing support
13. A community of Live-in Care Assistants and Care Professionals
14. Rewards and recognition schemes
15. Free DBS
16. Industry lead training
17. Self-development opportunities
Qualifications
Additional Information
If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 01482 231145.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note: All appointments are subject to a valid right to work in the UK, satisfactory employment checks & a DBS enhanced disclosure.
We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 17th November*
*Home Instead reserves the right to close this job advert at anytime once the position has been filled.