Job Overview
Right at Home provides premium quality homecare to older people, those living with dementia and other vulnerable adults living within our local communities.
Recognised as a progressive, high-quality, sector leader in the provision of health and social care, we are actively recruiting a Live-in CareGiver to help us deliver outstanding care to individuals in our local community. It takes a truly special person, with the right personality and a passion for making a real difference, to work for Right at Home Ealing, Hounslow, Hammersmith & Fulham.
The aim of 24-hour live-in care is to enable Clients to remain in their own home with as much independence as possible, carrying out tasks in a professional, discreet, and caring manner whilst respecting the Clients’ dignity, privacy and property. Our Clients have a personalised care plan tailored to their specific needs, hobbies and interests. We then accurately match our Live-in CareGivers to each Client to maximise companionship and daily interaction. You will be introduced to the Client before assignments begin to ensure both you, and the Client feel comfortable in each other’s company. We understand that with Live-in, there is a degree of uncertainty of how long live-in assignments will last. With our network of over 80 offices, we will always strive to find our Live-in CareGivers new assignments elsewhere until we find the perfect new Client for you.
By becoming a Live-in CareGiver, you are not only supporting people to live a happier and fulfilled life, you will also become an integral part of ensuring their families can have peace of mind knowing that their loved one is in the best hands.
Duties
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care provision are maintained at all times
- To undertake all duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of Right at Home at all times
- Liaise closely with the Registered Manager at all times, reporting any concerns, changes or challenges regarding Clients
- Duties will include aspects of personal care to allow Clients to maintain their personal hygiene, appearance and physical comfort
- Assisting in the preparation and making of meals, drinks and snacks, enabling people who use our services to maintain a good level of nutrition and hydration
- To provide assistance with other tasks of daily living which may include cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of their environment, shopping, laundry and bill paying
- To assist Clients to take medication as identified in their care plan and depending on the level of training received by the individual CareGiver
- Participate in team meetings, staff events, attend any training provided by the company and reviews as required
- To work as part of a team with colleagues and work closely with other agencies involved with the Clients care for example District Nurses and contribute to the effectiveness of the Right at Home team
- To work in accordance with the pattern of work with your Live-in CareGiver colleagues to ensure continuous cover
- To maintain timely records such as communication sheets and MAR charts in a clear, legible and professional manner
- To provide social support, talking and listening to the Client, helping them to maintain contact with friends and family and other contacts in potentially isolating situations
- To contribute to the safe moving and handling of Clients to maximise their physical abilities and mobility
- Act on own initiative and exercise decision making skills, as far as possible and wherever appropriate and develop knowledge and good practice
Requirements
- Experience of live-in is required
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
- Must be able to commit to attend a 3-day in-person training course in our office based in Heston and additional shadow and meet and greet.
- Good IT/ mobile phone literacy skills due to digital care plans and log ins
- A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote wellbeing through positive attitude and work practices
- The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.
- Willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- Flexible and positive approach to work patterns and business needs
- Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish operational goals and objectives
- Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to Client group with the ability to build professional relationships
- Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations
Benefits:
- Starting base of £750 weekly pay
- holiday pay
- £40 per week food allowance
- A 24-hour on call support service
- Join a network of over 80 offices nationwide offering you greater stability between assignments
- Thorough induction and introduction to our Client and their care needs
- Career progression opportunities and room to grow with our gold standard program.
Job Types: Zero hours contract, Full-time
Pay: £750.00-£1,070.00 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London TW5 0DZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Care Assistant : 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
