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 client's 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 client’s quality of life - As you will be staying in the client’s 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 client’s 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 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.