Self Employed Live in Carer

3 weeks ago

Penrith, United Kingdom Good Companions Care Agency Full time

It takes a special kind of person to be a carer and a good private carer is someone who truly cares about others and is not just earning a living. This is a special job, and it needs special people to do it. Finding out what a typical carer role is like can’t easily be written down, as every one of our customers is cared for as an individual and therefore there is no ‘average’ day.

However, what we can tell you is that if you become a Good Companions self employed private carer you will never have a more fulfilling role, knowing that because of the actions you take a person gets to remain in their own home for as long as possible and retain as much independence as they can until the very end.

**Carer job description and responsibilities**

Working as a carer can see you supporting your customer with a range of different tasks throughout the day, both within their home and outside of it. As a live-in carer, you may be involved with:

- Companionship - sharing conversation and spending time together
- Personal care - assisting with bathing, dressing, and when necessary, continence support
- Helping with mobility - some customers need assistance getting around the home
- Overseeing medication - all according to the customer’s care plan
- Household chores - help around the home, such as vacuuming or washing clothes
- Preparing and cooking meals
- Running errands - assisting with tasks such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
- Other medical support

**Experience**:

- Previous experience as a caregiver or in a similar role is preferred but not required
- Knowledge of basic caregiving techniques and principles
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and their families
- Compassionate and patient demeanor
- Ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism and empathy
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties or skills required for the position. The responsibilities and qualifications may vary depending on the specific needs of each client._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £110.00-£138.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Discounted or free food

Day range:

- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

- Live-in

Shift:

- 12 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Penrith, Cumbria (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Penrith, Cumbria: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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