Home Instead
Company Description
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.
Job Description
We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Luton and Central Bedfordshire as a Care Professional. As a Care Professional, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home
COMPANIONSHIP SERVICES
Basic function
To provide professional companionship services
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Offer companionship and conversation
• Monitor diet and eating
• Provide medication reminders
• Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities
• Arrange appointments, activities and outings
• Organise mail and write letters
• Assist with walking (lending an arm to steady)
• Accompany to appointments and social event
HOME HELP SERVICES
Basic function
To provide professional companionship services and also the following
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Run errands/collect prescriptions etc
• Provide light housekeeping/complete laundry
• Make beds/change linen
• Organise and tidy cupboards
• Plan, prepare and tidy away meals
• Answer the door
• Assist with pet care
• Help with shopping
PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
Basic function
To provide professional companionship services and also the following
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
• Help with continence care
• Assist to eat and drink
• Provide dementia/ Alzheimer care
Knowledge and abilities
Good standard of oral and written English
Ability to support clients in their own homes and maintain client’s independence.
Ability to follow instructions and local policies and procedures
we would like the candidate to be available at least three days of the week from 6pm to 1030pm along with every other weekend ( Alternative Weekend).
You must have Full License and access to your own transport i.e car.
Qualifications
You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.
Availability,
You should be available for at least three days during the week for the hours 5pm to 1030pm.
You must be Driver and have full driving License with access to your own transport i.e Car.
Additional Information
As a Care Professional, you will receive industry-leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.
If you’re looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high degree of flexibility to meet our clients’ needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on ‘I’m Interested’ or alternatively, contact us on 07956 014142
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighborhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and reference check
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