Toliveina client’s home andprovidea variety of non-medical services that enhance the quality oftheirlife.Tohelp clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.
Primary Responsibilities
* Providelive incare, usually working alone
* Reflect the core values ofHome Insteadfranchise
* Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
* As you will be staying in the client’s home, you will follow their house rules and be mindful of their need for privacy
* You may be the only person the client sees overa periodoftime,it is therefore essential to document daily activities and report any changesor causes for concernin a client’s needs or living conditions
* You need to be clear about when to seek help and advice to keep clients safe and promote their well-being
* Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff
Companionship Services
* 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 providereminders 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
* Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplantsetc.)
* Organise and tidy cupboardsand check food expiry dates
* Planprepare and tidy away meals
* Answer the door
* Assist with pet care
* Help with shoppingand oversee home deliveries
Personal Care
* 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 upand orevening/tuck in
Secondary Responsibilities
* Participate in company sponsored training and social events including Care Professionalmeetings
* 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
* Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
* Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
* Ability tolisten,communicateclearly and build relationshipswith clientsand their families in a friendly and pleasant manner
* Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Insteadoffice 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
* Excellenttime keeperwho is organised andreliable
* 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)
This document describes the general nature and level of work for the position. It is not a comprehensive list of its responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts and conditions. Your employer reserves the right to modify the description in the future with or without notice. The responsibilities for this position are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
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