Live-In Care Assistant

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

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.
  • Become 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.

Find out what our clients and Care Assistants have to say about us on homecare.co.uk by clicking here.

Contact us today to learn more about what we have to offer.

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