Job Summary: As a Live-In Carer, you will provide high-quality, personalised care and support to clients in their own homes. You will live with the client and assist with daily activities, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This role requires a compassionate individual with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to improving the lives of others. Main aims of the post:

Provide personal care, including bathing and dressing with dignity and respect.
To support children, young adults and adults with a wide range of care and support needs
Assist with mobility and transfers, using appropriate equipment as needed.
Administer medication as prescribed.
Prepare and serve meals, considering dietary requirements.
Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning and laundry.
Offer companionship and emotional support to clients.
Assist with shopping, errands, and appointments.
Maintain accurate records of care on our online system report any changes in the client's condition.
Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
Ensure the client's home environment is safe and comfortable., Below is Crossroads Direct guidance for live in care and the levels that staff will be expected to support to: Level 1 Clients - Domestic and Social Assistance To ensure that the support required, as directed in the care plan are delivered in a person-centred manner that promotes dignity, respect and independence:
To assist clients who need help with domestic duties such as dusting, vacuuming, bed making, laundry and ironing
To assist with household duties such as menu planning, meal preparation for clients and their visitors, looking after household pets (feeding), household plants etc.
To assist clients with financial matters and money management including shopping, pension collection, payment of bills on behalf of the clients etc
To assist clients with correspondence, arrangements for outings and visitors
Driving duties and assisting the clients in using public transport
Attending social outings with clients such as places of worship, regular clubs, visiting family, friends etc
Assisting the clients to fulfil activities of daily living, eg. working, leisure and education. Level 2 Clients - Domestic and Personal Care - to include all tasks from level 1 To ensure that the support required, as directed in the care plan are delivered in a person-centred manner that promotes dignity, respect and independence:
To assist clients who need help with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing etc
To assist clients who need support with aspects of their personal care help with washing, bathing, showering, hair care, shaving, oral hygiene etc
To assist clients with toilet functions - ie. using the toilet or commode, emptying and cleansing the commode
To assist the clients with prescribed medication only - no homely remedies unless risk assessed and approved by Care Operations Manager
To support clients with nutrition and hydration, which includes physically supporting with food & drink intake To assist clients with mobilising and transferring To give support to the family and other carers To assist in looking after pets e.g. feeding and walking. Level 3 Clients - Complex Care - to include all actions from level 1 & 2 To ensure that the support required, as directed in the care plan are delivered in a person-centred manner that promotes dignity, respect and independence:
Positive Behaviour Support
Peg Feeding
Stoma Care
Epilepsy - that requires emergency medication administering. General:
Remain committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of adults with care and support needs.
Work at all times within the philosophy and policies of Crossroads Care.
Comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and with Crossroads Care Surrey's Health & Safety policy, paying particular attention to the reporting of dangerous situations.
Respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues, carers, and people with care needs, ensuring that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles are applied at all times.
Comply with the Code of Conduct.
Undertake any other duties that may be considered commensurate with the level of the post and that are set out in the care plan.
Previous experience in a support role, preferably as a live-in carer.
Relevant qualifications in health and social care (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Flexibility to adapt to the client's needs and preferences.
Valid driver's license (preferred but not essential).
Enhanced DBS check.

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