Live In Carer - London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home care is seeking a compassionate Live-In Carer in London. The role involves providing personalized care, including assistance with daily activities, medication management, and companionship. Successful candidates will enjoy a rewarding experience with comprehensive training and support, along with a separate room and allowances from clients.

Benefits

Allowance from client

Separate room provided

Access to TV and WiFi

Comprehensive training and support

Qualifications

• No need to drive; all clients are in Central London.
• Smartphone required for logging daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including bathing and grooming.
• Administer medications and support clients with their schedules.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in activities.
• Plan and prepare meals according to dietary needs.
• Assist with light housekeeping and maintaining a safe environment.
• Aid clients with mobility and transfers.
• Develop personalized care plans with healthcare professionals.
• Monitor health and report changes to care managers.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid.

Skills

Kind and compassionate nature

Flexible approach

Job description

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Live-In Carer at Home Instead

As a Live-In Carer with Home Instead, you will play a crucial role in supporting clients to live independently and comfortably in their own homes. You will provide personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs, promoting their well-being, dignity, and quality of life. This role is ideal for compassionate, patient, and dedicated individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Key Responsibilities

1. Personal Care: Assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring that clients maintain their personal hygiene and dignity.
2. Medication Management: Administer prescribed medications and support clients in following their medication schedules.
3. Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship, engaging clients in conversation and activities that enrich their daily lives.
4. Meal Preparation: Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals that cater to the client’s dietary requirements and preferences.
5. Household Tasks: Assist with light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment.
6. Mobility Support: Aid clients with mobility, including the use of mobility aids and assistance with transfers from bed to chair.
7. Care Planning: Work closely with healthcare professionals, care managers, and family members to develop and implement personalized care plans.
8. Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and monitor the client’s health and well-being, reporting any changes or concerns to the care manager or relevant healthcare professional.
9. Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to emergencies, providing first aid and contacting the appropriate emergency services if necessary.

Qualifications

• Kind and compassionate nature
• Flexible approach
• No need to drive. All our clients are based in Central London.
• Smartphone required to use our bespoke app to log daily activities and clock in to work.

Additional Information

As a Live-In Carer, you will be provided with 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 at 02037012862.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is 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.