Compassionate In-Home Caregiver

Home Instead, Inc.; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving company in Croydon is seeking compassionate individuals to provide various non-medical services that enhance clients' quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with personal grooming, companionship, and light housekeeping, while maintaining communication with office staff. Ideal candidates will possess dignity, respect for diverse backgrounds, and good organization. The role requires a willingness to adapt to different environments and a commitment to providing professional care. Enhanced Disclosure and business insurance may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.
• Willingness to work and communicate professionally with office teams and healthcare professionals.
• Excellent time keeper who is organized and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs.

Job description

Care Requirements - Support Neededby Client

Select from the list below the support required by the client by deleting any that are not appropriate:

Bathing & personal grooming

Companionship

Helping with mobility

Help keeping active

Light housework

Meal preparation

Medication

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities
Reflect the core values of Home Instead franchise
Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
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
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
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
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 with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and 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 keeper who is organized 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)

Qualifications

Right to work in UK

Additional Information

To provide a variety of non-medical services that allow clients to remain in their own homes and toenhance the quality of their life. To help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity,pride, care and compassion.

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