Live In Care Professional - Watford

Company Description

Home Instead is a multi-award winning 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 Live In Care Professionals to our clients, based on mutual interests and hobbies, to help build bonds of trust and enable us to provide personalised and focused support. 

Job Description

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a  difference to the quality of life for our clients, to join our team in Watford as a Live In Care Professional. As a Live In Care Professional, you will reside in a client's home and provide a variety of non-medical services to that enhances the quality of their life, and help our clients and their families meet the challenges of ageing with dignity, pride, care and compassion.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide Live-in care, usually working alone 
• Reflect the core values of Home Instead  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 

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: 

• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect 
• 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 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) 

We are looking for Live In Care Professionals with previous experience, compassion and kindness.

Additional Information

As a Live In Care Professional, you will be provided with three meals a day or an allowance from the client, a separate room to stay in and access to a TV and WiFi.  In addition, we offer comprehensive training and support.

What do we offer our Live In Care Professionals?

·       On-going support and training

·       Live-In care roles in the Belfast and Co Down areas 

·       Food allowance

·       Time off in between placements

·       Local clients with less time travelling

We encourage applications from all sections of the community, as we want to compliment and 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 a DBS enhanced disclosure.

If you are looking for work that is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of  flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would like to hear from you. Please contact us on 01923 250513 or by email to scott.wright@watford.homeinstead.co.uk.