Live-In Care Professional - Greater Belfast Area

Job Description Objective    To Live-in a client’s home and provide a variety of non-medical services that enhance the quality of their life. To help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.   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  Help with travel arrangements  Organise mail and write letters  Assist with walking (lending an arm to steady)  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  Answer the door  Assist with pet care  Supervise home maintenance  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  Provide Dementia / Alzheimer care  Provide respite / convalescence care  Assist with morning/wake up and or evening/tuck in  Secondary Responsibilities:    Participate in company sponsored training and social events including CAREGiver meetings  Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner  Participate in PEAQ engagement Survey  Document client information in Client and Life Journal  May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client’s vehicle  Perform other reasonable duties as assigned  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  Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead Senior Care office teams and other social and health care professionals   Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice  Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions  Excellent time keeper who is organised and reliable  Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice  Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance  Good level of stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job  This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body  Class 1 business insurance (if using own car for business purposes)  We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Belfast, Bangor, Newcastle,  Lisburn and surrounding areas. As a Live in you will live in a client's home and provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home. You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others. The suggested live-in schedule for two Care Professionals working with a client is one week on one week off or two weeks on two weeks off.  Qualifications Requirements:  Work within the company’s ethos of providing person centred care Are compassionate and understanding Are reliable and conscientious Have a good understanding or written and spoken English  Are flexible in the shifts they can work Hold a driving licence and have access to a car Maintaining records of your daily activities Additional Information As a Live 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 0290 9560 9910 or click on I'm Interested 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 Access NI enhanced disclosure. Company Description Home Instead  is 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 Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.