Dementia Live-In Carer | Compassionate In-Home Support

Caremark Ltd; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Caremark Harlow and Epping Forest is seeking a kind, reliable live-in carer to support people living with dementia in their own homes in Essex. This self-employed live-in role offers rewarding work and requires the ability to work independently in clients' houses.

Key duties include companionship, personal care, meal preparation, medication support, mobility assistance and accurate care recording. You should have dementia care experience, good references, and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia care and relevant training for live-in support.
• Live-in care experience is preferred for workers considering this opportunity.
• A patient, respectful and dependable approach, crucial for a live-in care worker.
• Good communication and care-recording skills.
• Suitable references and DBS checks.
• The right to work in the UK under the proposed arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, reassurance and support in the home as a live-in worker.
• Assist with washing, dressing, toileting and personal care.
• Prepare meals and encourage adequate eating and drinking.
• Support with medication within training and responsibilities.
• Help with mobility and light household tasks.
• Keep accurate care records and report concerns promptly.

Skills

Dementia care

Live-in care experience

Communication skills

Care-recording

DBS checks

Right to work in UK

Job description

Caremark Harlow and Epping Forest is seeking a kind, reliable live-in carer to support people living with dementia in their own homes in Essex. This self-employed live-in role offers rewarding work and requires the ability to work independently in clients' houses.

Key duties include companionship, personal care, meal preparation, medication support, mobility assistance and accurate care recording. You should have dementia care experience, good references, and the right to work in the UK.