Live In Care Assistant

Home Instead; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Basildon is seeking a compassionate individual for a live-in care position. The role requires providing companionship and assisting with personal care for a client with dementia. Candidates should have a kind heart, the ability to maintain professional boundaries, and be willing to seek help for safety. Flexibility is key, as the position runs from Friday 11am to Monday 11am, and includes comprehensive training and meals as part of the package.

Benefits

Meals provided or allowance

Separate room accommodation

Access to TV and WiFi

Comprehensive training and support

Qualifications

• Understanding of professional boundaries.
• Ability to seek help for clients' safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to the client.
• Assist with personal care and nutritional needs.
• Perform light housework.
• Be available from Friday 11am to Monday 11am.

Skills

Kindness and compassion

Experience with dementia

Ability to provide companionship

Personal care skills

Light housework skills

Job description

• Part-time
• Date Advert Closes: 30 November 2023

Company Description

Home Insteadis the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Live In CareCare Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

We are looking for someone with a kind, compassionate heart to make a true difference to the quality of life for one of our clients in Basildon.
You will require experience of looking after someone with dementia and be able to provide companionship, some personal care and assist with maintaining nutritional needs. You will also be expected to do some light housework. The position is live -in from Friday 11am to Monday 11am every week.

Qualifications

As a Live in Carer you will have a sound understanding of professional boundaries to ensure a positive and lasting relationship.

You will show kindness and compassion at all times.

You are not afraid to seek help or advice for the clients safety and wellbeing.

Experience of working with dementia.

Additional Information

As aLive In Care Professional you will be provided with 3 meals a day or an allowance from the client, a separate room to stay and access to a TV and WiFi. In addition, we offer comprehensive training and support.
If you’re looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 01268 733820

Home Insteadis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.