Live In Care Assistant - Urgently needed

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in the Tyne Valley area as a Live In Care Professional. As a Live-In Care Professional, you will live in a client's home and provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home. Some of the main duties will include: - Personal care - continence support, washing and dressing - Medication - Meal preparation - Home help - cleaning and ensuring general up keep of house - Companionship - supporting with overall wellbeing Care pro's will have their own bedroom within the client's property. The ideal schedule / working pattern will be two weeks on and two weeks off. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: - Experience of working in Care - 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 - 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) DESIRABLE CRITERIA: - Being a driver is not essential but would be beneficial All training and support is provided. Some experience of care would be a benefit. Experience of working with those with dementia would be an advantage. Care Professional Benefits: - Competative Salery - Mileage contribution - Workplace pension scheme- provided by nest - PPE- provided - Employee referral bonus programme You can receive up to £200 when you introduce a friend or family member - Training - award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities- including a care certificate - Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more - Mobile phone app- for managing your visits