Live-in Care Professional
Home Instead , Troy, Leeds
Live-in Care Professional
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Home Instead , Troy, Leeds
- Full time
- U
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 14 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 82fd00728c1d45c6a1fd2078f5fe9679
Full Job Description
- Please note, due to client preferences we require a FEMALE for this role The placement is 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off. Objective To live in a client's home and provide a variety of 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.,
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Assist with morning/wake up and or evening/tuck in
An experienced caregiver preferably with experience in caring for a client living with dementia - Pro active and willing to be a little assertive when needed
- A strong awareness of risk and safety
- Able to manage within reason difficult dynamics within a family group and not easily become offended
- A caregiver who would be equipped to cook fresh well-balanced meal. (Some experience with a diabetic diet would be beneficial) 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
- Ability to cook nutritious meals
- Excellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance is required
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/live-in-care-professional-125249056
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