Posted 23 Jan 2025 · Other
Job description
Job Description
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:
Personal Care: Assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring that clients maintain their personal hygiene and dignity
Medication Management: Administer prescribed medications and support clients in following their medication schedules
Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship, engaging clients in conversation and activities that enrich their daily lives
Meal Preparation: Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals that cater to the client’s dietary requirements and preferences
Household Tasks: Assist with light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment
Mobility Support: Aid clients with mobility, including the use of mobility aids and assistance with transfers from bed to chair
Care Planning: Work closely with healthcare professionals, care managers, and family members to develop and implement personalized care plans
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
Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to emergencies, providing first aid and contacting the appropriate emergency services if necessary
Qualifications
Previous care experience essential
Kind and compassionate nature
Flexible approach
No need to drive. All our clients are based in Central London
Smart phone 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 on 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.
Company Description
Join Home Instead Westminster: Make a Real Difference in Someone's Life!
Are you passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a team that changes the face of ageing in central London? At Home Instead Westminster, we’re on a mission to provide exceptional care and companionship, empowering our clients to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Care Professionals to join our team and deliver outstanding, relationship-based care.
Pay, skills & work eligibility
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Location, eligibility & working hours
- Listed work location
- City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom
- Visa sponsorship
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- Relocation support
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- Working hours / time zone
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Location & work arrangement
Listed work locations
- City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom