Live In CAREGiver

Home Instead Senior Care 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 CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.  

To live in a client’s home and provide a variety of non-medical services that enhance the quality of their life. To help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion. 

Primary Responsibilities:                                                                          

• Provide live in care, usually working alone
• Reflect the core values of Home Instead Senior Care franchise
• 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 over a period of time, it is therefore essential to document daily activities and report any changes or causes for concern in 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 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 CAREGiver 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
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respec
• 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 Senior Care office 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
• Excellent time keeper 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)

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and are flexible to meet our Clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 01424 401402.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead Senior Care 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.