caregiver Portsmouth, South East England, England
Job description
Elite Live In Care has been created to provide the highest quality care and this means we only work with the very best carers, You can rely on support from an experienced team, we think there's nowhere better than Elite Live In Care.
You might have professional experience as a support worker, or as a care assistant in a residential or a domiciliary care setting. You may have already worked as a professional live-in carer before. If you’re passionate about providing tailored support and companionship and you want to help enable our clients to live in their own homes, we’d love to hear from you.
Why we think there’s nowhere better:
- Dedicated and experienced supervisors and a management team who are always at the end of the phone
- Peer to peer support for all carers
- Subsidised UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement (terms and conditions apply)
About the role:
Live-in carers live with a client for the duration of their chosen rota pattern, we can be flexible to suit your requirements. You’ll look after one person or at times a couple, providing both care and companionship. Following a person-centered care plan, will enable you to meet your client’s needs. We will ensure you are matched with a client based on your skills so you can provide tailored support and companionship.
Your role will include:
- Managing medical conditions such as dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s and mental health
- Personal care, moving and handling with equipment
- All domestic duties and daily living tasks
- Liaising with health care professionals and documenting information
- Supporting the client with accessing the community where required
- Safe administration of medications and accurate record keeping
Commitment to annual mandatory training.
We’re looking for:
- Professional care experience gained in any care setting, such as live-in carer, domiciliary care, care assistant, support worker, healthcare assistant in the NHS or similar
- A driver’s licence is an advantage but not a requirement. The clients may provide the car and the insurance for you to be able to take your client for the occasional trip out or to go shopping
- You must be flexible to travel to your client placement
Job Types:Full-time, Permanent Salary: From £700.00 per week
Work remotely: No. Please note this position is based in the county of Hampshire
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £700.00 per week
Benefits:
- Free or subsidised travel
Physical setting:
- Live-in
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
PPE provided
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Portsmouth, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
