About this role
We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life of our clients in London Borough of Islington. Every one of our clients is unique and special, the joy and comfort our clients receive from one of our Care Professionals visiting them makes this an incredibly rewarding job.
As our clients live in their own homes, they need care visits that work around their lifestyle, we do not offer 24/7 care and generally calls are carried out between 7.30am and 10pm, as such can offer our Care Professionals a wide range of shifts to meet their needs too!
You do not need any care qualifications or formal experience to become a Care Professional as we will provide you with our award-winning training. We have Care Professionals working for us who have been stay at home mums, semi-retired school teachers and or retired but would like part time work. The only thing you need to apply is a warm and compassionate nature, a people-orientated personality, a willingness to learn and live local in London Borough of Islington with spare time on weekdays and weekends (minimum of an hour).
Home Instead offers great rates of pay and the support of a friendly and professional office team. All you need is 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 to be comfortable with spending time in the company of others.
As well as gaining fulfilment for yourself, you will be really helping to reduce periods of loneliness and making a huge difference, your visits are so important to our clients.
Primary Responsibilities
Reflect the core values of Home Instead Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of lifeDocument daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditionsMaintain regular communication with line manager and office staffCompanionship Services which could include, but are not limited to:
Offer companionship and conversationMonitor diet and eatingStimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (for example clothing selection, hobbies and crafts)Arrange and provide reminders for appointments, activities and outingsHelp with travel arrangementsAssist with walking (lending an arm to steady)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 etcPerforming 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 datesPlan prepare and tidy away mealsAnswer the doorAssist with pet careSupervise home maintenanceHelp with shopping and oversee home deliveriesPersonal Care Services which could include, but are not limited to:
Provide medication remindersHelp with bathing, dressing and groomingHelp with continence careAssist to eat and drinkProvide Dementia / Alzheimer careProvide respite / convalescence careAssist with morning/wake up and or evening/tuck inEssential Criteria
A passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding serviceAbility to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respectAbility to listen, communicate clearly and build professional relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant mannerRespect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practiceWilling to seek guidance when needed and follow instructionsYou must be reliable, trustworthy and an excellent time keeper Live within London Borough of Islington
MUST have the ability to travel aroundYou will be required to undergo a full DBS check We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work.
Home Instead Senior Care 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 checks.
We understand many people might feel uncomfortable entering the care world, let us give you the honest and clear facts about this work.
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