Care Assistant - Home Instead Ealing

Home Instead; Ealing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier non-medical care provider in Ealing, UK, seeks Care Professionals to deliver exceptional companionship and personal care services to seniors. Responsibilities include engaging in activities, assisting with personal hygiene, and performing light housekeeping tasks. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, respect diverse backgrounds, and uphold high standards of hygiene. Join a reputable company committed to quality care and support.

Qualifications

• Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families.
• Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs.
• Excellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Offer companionship and conversation to clients.
• Assist with personal care tasks like bathing and grooming.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Time management

Hygiene practices

Job description

At Home Instead, we offer top‑notch non‑medical care and companionship services for seniors, making us the leading provider worldwide. Our visits always last for at least an hour, and our award‑winning training ensures that our Care Professionals deliver only the best care. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to build bonds of trust and deliver personalised support. We’re proud of our excellent reputation for quality care.

Companionship Services

• Offer companionship and conversation.
• Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (for example clothing selection, hobbies, and crafts).
• Accompany to appointments and social events (for example visiting friends or family, lunch, club meetings).

Home Help Services

• 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, check food expiry dates and shopping.
• Knowledge about good food safety and ability to cook variety of meals from raw ingredients.
• Assist with pet care.

Personal Care

• Help with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Help with continence care.
• Consider and understand the point of view of the person with Dementia/Alzheimer.
• Assist with Morning and Evening routine.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner.
• Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non‑discriminatory care practice.
• Excellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable.
• Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance.
• This role requires you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body.
• Class 1 business insurance (if using own car for business purposes) or reliable transport.