Compassionate Caregiver - Flexible Part-Time Senior Support

Home Instead, Inc.; Chichester; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading training

Excellent support

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking part-time Care Assistants in Chichester to help elderly clients maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. Responsibilities include companionship, assisting with personal care, and performing light housekeeping tasks. No formal qualifications are required, and training will be provided. The ideal candidate should be compassionate, reliable, and willing to learn. This role offers flexibility to meet clients' needs, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about helping others.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but experience with older people is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a care environment.
• Ability to respect and treat clients with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with daily living tasks.
• Support clients in maintaining their independence at home.
• Help with personal care including bathing and grooming.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Adaptability

Reliability

Time management

Job description

Care Assistants - Do you have spare time to help our lovely clients?"

• Part-time

Home Insteadis 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 CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

"Do you have spare time to help our lovely clients?"

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Chichester as an OUTSTANDING CAREGiver.

You will be required to provide a variety of non-medical services that allowclientsto remain in theirownhomesandtoenhance the quality oftheirlife.Tohelp clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.

Primary Responsibilities

Reflect the core values of Home Insteadfranchise

Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life

Recognise and Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions

Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff

CompanionshipServiceswhich could include, butarenot 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 providereminders for appointments, activities and outings

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 HelpServiceswhich could include, but are not limited to:

Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplantsetc.)

Organise and tidy cupboardsand check food expiry dates

Planprepare and tidy away meals

Assist with pet care

Help with shoppingand oversee home deliveries

Personal Care Serviceswhich 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/bed time

Secondary Responsibilities

Participate in company sponsored training and social events including CAREGiver meetings

Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner

Participate in PEAQ engagement Survey

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

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

Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations

Ability tolisten,communicateclearly and build relationshipswith clientsand their families in a friendly and pleasant manner

Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead Senior Care office teams and other social and health care professionals

Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your ownand who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice

Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions

Excellent time keeperwho is organisedandreliable

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)

Covid passport or confirmation of covid vaccinations.

You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a CAREGiver. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.

As a CAREGiver, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Insteadis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

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.Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 01243 884111 [e-mail]

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