Companion Live-In Caregiver: 2 Weeks On/Off + Private Ensuite

Home Instead; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Private bedroom with ensuite

Food & travel allowances

Job summary

Home Instead in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Live-In Carer to become a familiar, trusted part of a client's life. This is a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation with a private bedroom and ensuite.

The role focuses on companionship, gentle prompting, light personal care and home support in the client's own home. The successful candidate will have previous Live-In Care experience, be warm and reliable, and comfortable building a long-term relationship with the client and family.

Qualifications

• Previous Live-In Care experience required.
• Experience supporting clients with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
• Warm, patient and compassionate.
• Reliable and committed to a long-term placement.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Prompting and gentle guidance throughout the day.
• Preparing meals and light household tasks.
• Supporting her usual routines and activities.
• Encouraging her independence.
• Taking and recording daily blood pressure readings.
• Accompanying the client to a local day centre on Mondays and Wednesdays (10am–2pm).

Skills

Live-In Care experience

Companionship

Independent work

Job description

Home Instead in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Live-In Carer to become a familiar, trusted part of a client's life. This is a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation with a private bedroom and ensuite.

The role focuses on companionship, gentle prompting, light personal care and home support in the client's own home. The successful candidate will have previous Live-In Care experience, be warm and reliable, and comfortable building a long-term relationship with the client and family.