Live-in-Carer

Company DescriptionHome Instead Belfast is expanding our fantastic team of Care Professionals and we’re looking for caring, compassionate people who are genuinely interested in a career in care to support our wonderful elderly clients to remain independently living at home.Job DescriptionFull job descriptionObjectiveTo 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 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 ; 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 staffCOMPANIONSHIP 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· 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· Help with shopping and oversee home deliveriesPERSONAL 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· Assist with morning/wake up and or evening/tuck inEssential 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· Ability to cook nutritious meals· Excellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable· Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice· Class 1 business insurance (if using own car for business purposes)Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: 840 per weekBenefits:Week on week off rotaCasual dressCompany eventsCompany pensionOn-site parkingReferral programmeSick payStore discountPhysical Setting:Live-inExperience:care: 1 year (preferred)Language:English (preferred)Licence/Certification:Driving Licence (preferred)Work Location: In personAdditional InformationWhether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.Why Home Instead?1 week on 1 week off rotaPaid shadows, Introductions and training on completion of the 2 day Learning and Development ProgrammeClient and Care Professional matching serviceFlexible working hoursFree AccessNICQC rated outstandingPay & benefits:840 per week28 Paid holiday, Pro RataCompany Pension schemeHealth Care SchemeStore discounts100 Refer a friend bonus schemeOpportunities for career progressionSocial EventsPPE providedSummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Health Care ProviderExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Hospital And Health Care