Live-in Care Assistant

Home Instead; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A private care service in the UK is seeking a Live-In Carer to support clients with daily living activities, ensuring they remain safe and comfortable at home. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with nutrition, and encouraging social interaction. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, particularly those with backgrounds in home care or nursing. The company values compassionate caregivers committed to enhancing clients' independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care, domiciliary care, assisted living, or nursing environments is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to offer companionship.
• Understanding of dementia care and person-centred approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including washing and dressing.
• Support clients with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Encourage social interaction and meaningful activities.

Skills

Experience in home care

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Job description

As a Live-In Carer, you will support clients with daily living, promote independence, and help them remain safe, comfortable, and happy at home. This role is ideal for someone with experience in home care, domiciliary care, assisted living, or nursing environments, who is passionate about making a meaningful difference.,

• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and continence care
• Support mobility, transfers, and safe movement within the home
• Prepare meals and support with nutrition and hydration
• Support with medication in line with care plans and training
• Offer companionship and emotional support
• Encourage social interaction and meaningful activities
• Assist clients with dementia or Alzheimer's using person-centred approaches
• Carry out light housekeeping to maintain a safe and clean home
• Monitor wellbeing and report any changes to the care team
• Maintain accurate care records