Live-in Care Professional

Home Instead; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Horsforth is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide live-in support to clients, particularly those living with dementia. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, cooking nutritious meals, and ensuring clients’ safety and well-being. The ideal candidate will have prior caregiving experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to care, along with a valid UK driving license. This position emphasizes respect and dignity in client care.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care to clients, especially those living with dementia.
• Proactive approach with the ability to be assertive when necessary.
• Reliable, organized, and excellent timekeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide live-in care while respecting client's privacy.
• Assist with daily activities and maintain communication with management.
• Run errands and perform light housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Experience in caregiving

Strong awareness of risk and safety

Ability to cook fresh meals

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide live in care, usually working alone
• Reflect the core values of Home Instead franchise
• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
• As you will be staying in the client’s home, you will follow their house rules and be mindful of their need for privacy
• You may be the only person the client sees over a period of time; it is therefore essential to document daily activities and report any changes or causes for concern in a client’s needs or living conditions.
• You need to be clear about when to seek help and advice to keep clients safe and promote their well-being
• Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff

COMPANIONSHIP services which could include, but are not limited to :

• Offer companionship and conversation
• Monitor diet and eating
• Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (for example clothing selection, hobbies and crafts)
• Arrange and provide reminders for appointments, activities and outings
• Accompany to appointments and social events (for example visiting friends or family, lunch, club meetings)

HOME HELP services which could include, but are not limited to :

• Run errands / collect prescriptions etc
• Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants etc.)
• Organise and tidy cupboards and check food expiry dates
• Plan prepare and tidy away meals
• Help with shopping and oversee home deliveries

PERSONAL CARE services which could include, but are not limited to :

• Provide medication reminders
• Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
• Help with continence care
• Assist to eat and drink
• Assist with morning / wake up and or evening / tuck in

Person profile

• An experienced caregiver preferably with experience in caring for a client living with dementia
• Pro active and willing to be a little assertive when needed
• A strong awareness of risk and safety
• Able to manage within reason difficult dynamics within a family group and not easily become offended
• A caregiver who would be equipped to cook fresh well-balanced meal. (Some experience with a diabetic diet would be beneficial)

Essential Criteria

• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
• Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner
• Ability to cook nutritious meals
• Excellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance is required

Qualifications

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