Live-In Care Assistant

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 Live In Care Professionals 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.   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 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  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    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 Carers with previous experience, compassion and kindness.   What do we offer our Live In Carers? ·       On-going support and training ·       Live-In care roles in the Belfast and Co Down areas  ·       Weekly pay rate of  £12.50  per hour ·       Food allowance ·       Time off in between placements ·       Local clients with less time travelling Essential Criteria: ·       Minimum one year’s recent experience in care ·        Fluent in writing and speaking English ·        Valid enhanced Access NI check ·        Internet access and your own smartphone ·        Previous experience and training as a Care Assistant ·        Full UK clean Driving License and access to a reliable car is preferred This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process  We are actively recruiting now, so if you're interested in joining our team as a Live In Carer, please click apply we would love to hear from you! As a Live In Care Professional, you will be provided with 3 meals a day or an allowance from the client, a separate room to stay and access to a TV and WiFi.  In addition, we offer comprehensive training and 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. Apply today or contact us on  02895609910  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 Access NI enhanced disclosure.