Live in Care Professional

Job summary

To provide a variety of non-medical services that allow clients to remain in their own homes and to enhance the quality of their life. To help clients and their families meet the challenges of ageing with dignity, pride, care and compassion.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reflect the core values of Home Instead franchise

• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life

• Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions

• Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff

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

• Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead office teams and other social and health care professionals

• Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice

• Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions

• Excellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable

• Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice

• Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance

• Good level of stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job

• This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body

• Class 1 business insurance (if using own car for business purposes)