Caregiver - London Borough of Redbridge - Home Instead

Home Instead

Verified Company

Redbridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Company Description

Home Instead is the world's leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people.

With a minimum visit of one hour (this ensures you have good time to carry out care as it should be and to build a relationship with your client), award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide.

We refer to you as "
_Care Professionals_".

This is because our care assistants are doing an amazing job and we see you as professionals after being trained by us.

We match our
_Care Professionals _to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable 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 of our clients in
London Borough of Redbridge. 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

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 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

Companionship Services which could include, but are not limited to:

Offer companionship and conversation
Monitor diet and eating
Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (for example clothing selection, hobbies and crafts)
Arrange and provide reminders for appointments, activities and outings
Help with travel arrangements
Assist 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 etc
Performing 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 dates
Plan prepare and tidy away meals
Answer the door
Assist with pet care
Supervise home maintenance
Help with shopping and oversee home deliveries

Personal Care Services which could include, but are not limited to:

Provide medication reminders
Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
Help with continence care
Assist to eat and drink
Provide Dementia / Alzheimer care
Provide respite / convalescence care
Assist with morning/wake up and or evening/tuck in

Essential Criteria

A passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service
Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build professional relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner
Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to nondiscriminatory care practice
Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions
You must be reliable, trustworthy and an excellent time keeper
Live within London Borough of Redbridge

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Willingness to travel to clients homes
You will be required to undergo a full DBS check

Additional Information

Benefits

Award winning training

- £12.00 an hour

Mileage contribution
Pension scheme
Flexible shifts
Health cash plan
Full learning and development programme
Rewards scheme and employee support line
Carer social events

You will receive great rates of pay, and the support of a friendly and professional office team.

As well as gaining fulfilment for yourself, you will be really helping to reduce periods of loneliness as your visits will be so important to our clients.

Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting