Care Companion

3 weeks ago

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Home Instead Full time
Job Description

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Providing live-in care in clients' homes.
  • Offering companionship, conversation, and accompanying clients to participate in their chosen activities.
  • Supporting clients to be active members in their care, involving them in various activities, such as picking out clothes and preparing meals.
  • Performing light housekeeping tasks around clients' homes.
  • Assisting with shopping and deliveries.
  • Helping with bathing, dressing, and grooming, and supporting with continence care.
  • Providing medication reminders or assisting with medication administration.

Within clients' homes, you will be provided with a private room with a TV and access to Wi-Fi. Food will be provided by the client (or a food allowance arranged if preferred). Each day will include a two-hour break for the live-in Care Assistant, provided either by the client's family or another member of the client's care team.

On average, you will spend 8 hours in a 24-hour period carrying out your care duties as a live-in Care Assistant.

Qualifications

Though care experience isn't essential, it is preferred for applicants for a live-in role. Successful applicants will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body.

Must have a means of transport as clients may like you to accompany them on appointments or outings and can live in remote areas.

Essential criteria for this role:

  • Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to listen, communicate clearly, and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner.
  • Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice.
  • Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions.
  • Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations.
  • Excellent time-keeper who is organised and reliable.
Benefits of Working at Home Instead

Benefits of working at Home Instead Gloucester and The Forest of Dean:

  • Professional development opportunities, including City & Guilds accredited courses and the option to enrol in a paid-for Diploma in Health and Social Care.
  • Becoming part of a friendly and reputable company with a large community outreach, with opportunities to be involved in local events and fundraising for our Home Instead Charities.
  • Access to discounts for big brand stores, utility providers, and more.
  • Complimentary wellness programme with access to 24-hour wellbeing support, as well as financial resources, access to healthcare, and counselling.
  • Support from our 24-hour on-call team to help you with any queries or concerns.

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