Live In Care Assistant

Traxor Designs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home healthcare is seeking a compassionate Live-in Lead Carer for a rewarding role. This position involves providing essential daily care to a young gentleman recovering from a spinal cord injury, ensuring his comfort and safety. You'll be part of a supportive team, working in a beautiful home environment with the opportunity for professional growth. Comprehensive training is provided to equip you for success, and you can enjoy the flexibility of a two-week on, two-week off schedule. If you're passionate about making a difference in someone's life, this role offers a fulfilling career path in a friendly and caring atmosphere.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Casual Work Setting

On-the-Job Training

Safe Work Environments

Accommodation Provided

Fully Paid and Supportive Training

Competitive Pay Rates

Double Pay for Public Holidays

24-Hour Support

Award-Winning Homecare Provider

Qualifications

• Must be a confident driver with a valid driver's license.
• Enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care, activities of daily living, and mobility needs.
• Observe and record the client's health status and ensure safety.

Skills

Confident Driver

Bowel and Bladder Care

Medication Administration

Cough Relief

Repositioning

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

Paragon Home Healthcare is looking for a Live-in Lead Carer in Worcester Park KT4 area working with a gentleman who sustained a spinal cord injury. He is a young guy who is keen to get back to the things he was doing before his accident. He would like to go out and socialize; therefore, the successful applicant must be a confident driver with a valid driver's license. He requires daily bowel and bladder care. He suffers from spasms and pain and requires various forms of care: repositioning, medication administration, and cough relief.

You would be leading his care as a Live-in carer, and there's also a waking night carer in the team to provide support to the client at night. He lives in a beautiful house with his partner and a friendly dog. The client is a smoker, so prefers carers who are comfortable with smoke.

With this client, you'll be engaged in a 2-week live-in assignment, succeeded by a 2-week rest period. Following 1-week rest, you have the option to work with another client for 1 week. Alternatively, if eligible, you can be a part of our Standby rota, working conveniently from home. To support your journey, we provide comprehensive training, equipping you to excel in your caregiving role.

Job type: Live-in

Pay rate: £146.29 per day

What We Offer

• Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
• Casual Work Setting: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while you work.
• On-the-Job Training: We invest in your skills.
• Safe Work Environments: Your well-being is our priority.

Benefits

• Accommodation Provided: No commuting or bills while on placement.
• Fully Paid and Supportive Training: We invest in your development.
• Competitive Pay Rates: We recognize your hard work.
• Double Pay for Public Holidays: Your dedication is rewarded.
• Travel Allowances: Eligibility applies.
• Two-Weekly Payroll: Consistent and timely payment.
• Regular Work with Advanced Client Schedules: Stability in your work.
• Staff Benefits and Reward Scheme: We appreciate your contributions.
• 24-Hour Support: You're never alone.
• Nurse-Led: Expert guidance.
• Award-Winning Homecare Provider: Join a reputable team.
• Recommended by Our Employees: Our staff are our best advocates.

Live-In Care Job Overview

As a Carer (sometimes referred to as a Personal Assistant), you will assist the client with daily care, activities of daily living, and mobility needs. Specific duties will be detailed in the Client's care plan and daily activities, managed through our electronic visit system. Responsibilities include personal care, spinal injury toileting, mobility support, meal preparation, and more. Comprehensive training and support are provided to ensure you can deliver the necessary care.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record the client's health status.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Ensure the client's safety.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Notify clients of changes in medications.
• Arrange transportation for client appointments.

Requirements to Work with Us

• Complete our online application form.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced (DBS) check or online sign-up.
• References.

About Paragon Home Healthcare

At Paragon Home Healthcare, we prioritize our staff. We are a professional, innovative, and rewarding team with a primary goal: to enhance the lives of those in need of care through compassionate, consistent, and high-quality home care services. Join our award-winning team, where we offer immediate starts, swift recruitment, paid training, flexible schedules, and regular work. Our staff consistently rates us as a 5-star employer.

Paragon Home Healthcare is a client-focused and ethical care organization committed to delivering exceptional quality of care while valuing and supporting our staff.