Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.
Job Description
COMPANIONSHIP SERVICES
Basic function
To provide professional companionship services
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
§ Offer companionship and conversation
§ Monitor diet and eating
§ Provide medication reminders
§ Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities
§ Arrange appointments, activities and outings
§ Organise mail and write letters
§ Assist with walking (lending an arm to steady)
§ Accompany to appointments and social events
HOME HELP SERVICES
Basic function
To provide professional companionship services and also the following
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
§ Run errands/collect prescriptions etc
§ Provide light housekeeping/complete laundry
§ Make beds/change linen
§ Organise and tidy cupboards
§ Plan, prepare and tidy away meals
§ Answer the door
§ Assist with pet care
§ Help with shopping
PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
Basic function
To provide professional companionship services and also the following
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following
§ Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
§ Help with continence care
§ Assist to eat and drink
§ Provide dementia/ Alzheimer care
§ Provide respite/ convalescence care
Qualifications
So, what's truly essential?
Don't worry if you've never done this before—we'll support you with full paid training to give you confidence. Plus, with a variety of hours available covering weekdays, evenings, and weekends, we'll work with you to find a schedule that suits both you and our clients.
You must be over 18 and have a valid UK driving licence with access to transport, or confident using public transport in the local areas.
Additional Information
As a Care Professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.
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 click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 01924 927260 or 0113 4872030
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. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.