Live In Care Professional Watford

We are looking for people with kind compassionate hearts who want to make a  difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Watford as a Live In Care Professional. As a Live In Care Professional you will reside in a clients home and provide a variety of non-medical services to that enhances the quality of their life and help our clients and their families meet the challenges of ageing with dignity pride care and compassion.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide Live-in care usually working alone 
• Reflect the core values of Home Instead  franchise 
• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a clients quality of life 
• As you will be staying in the clients home you will follow their house rules and be mindful of their need for privacy 
• You may be the only person the client sees over a period of time it is therefore essential to document daily activities and report any changes or causes for concern in a clients needs or living conditions 
• You need to be clear about when to seek help and advice to keep clients safe and promote their well-being 
• 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 
• Organise mail and write letters 
• 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 

Qualifications :

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 suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice 
• Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions 
• Excellent time keeper 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) 

We are looking for Live In Care Professionals with previous experience compassion and kindness.

Additional Information :

As a Live In Care Professional you will be provided with three meals a day or an allowance from the client a separate room to stay in and access to a TV and WiFi.  In addition we offer comprehensive training and support.

What do we offer our Live In Care Professionals

       On-going support and training

       Live-In care roles in the Belfast and Co Down areas 

       Food allowance

       Time off in between placements

       Local clients with less time travelling

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to compliment and reflect the neighbourhoods 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 a DBS enhanced disclosure.

If you are looking for work that is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of  flexibility to meet our clients needs we would like to hear from you. Please contact us on  or by email to .

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time