Female Live-In Carer

Caremark (Elmbridge); Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Live-in Carer to provide essential support to clients in their homes. This role involves assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and ensuring clients' well-being through effective communication and emotional support. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, flexible, and sensitive to the needs of others. If you are dedicated to making a difference in people's lives and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity offers a rewarding experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist clients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Effective communication skills and a caring approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal care.
• Provide emotional support and promote clients' independence.

Skills

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Caring and sensitive

Flexibility

Ability to use own initiative

Job description

Female Live-in Carer to start ASAP

This Job application is for applicants who do not require visa sponsorship.

Job Description:

To live in the client's home and support their daily living as assessed by Caremark. To meet the personal care and support needs of clients in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the client's family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Principal responsibilities

1. Assist clients with getting up and going to bed, including dressing, undressing, washing, bathing, and toileting.
2. Help clients with mobility and physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
3. Care for clients who are temporarily sick, including bed nursing and feeding assistance.
4. Provide care and support for terminally ill clients.
5. Promote mental and physical activities through talking, outings, reading, hobbies, and recreation.
6. Make and change beds, perform light cleaning, empty commodes, and general tidying.
7. Inspect, launder, and mend clients' clothes.
8. Set tables and trays, prepare and serve meals, and handle cleaning up.
9. Supervise safe food preparation and storage.
10. Read and write reports and participate in client reviews as required.
11. Adhere to all Caremark policies and procedures at all times.
12. Report significant changes in a client's health or circumstances to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager.
13. Encourage clients' independence.
14. Liaise with professionals and other agencies as needed.
15. Undertake night duties as reasonably practicable.
16. Communicate effectively with other Care and Support Workers assigned to the client.
17. Provide emotional support when needed.
18. Assist with appointments and reminders.
19. Support with medication and promote self-administration.
20. Liaise with clients' family or carers as directed by line management.

Personal attributes

Essential qualities include:

• Self-motivated and well-organized.
• Flexible.
• Caring and sensitive to others' needs.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Effective communication skills.
• Promote anti-discriminatory practice and equality.
• Ability to complete required documentation.
• A person-centered approach.