Live-in Care Assistant

Job details

Reports to: Registered Manager

The role of a live-in carer is varied and depends on the Client in question. The role is quite independent, as you’ll be working with the client one-to-one without direct supervision.

We aim to support each client to remain living in their own home for as long as they require. This includes supporting each client with high quality care, that is respectful, dignified and encourages independence whilst adhering to the support plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

To assist clients with all aspects of their personal care, including;

1. Showering and bathing
2. Dressing and grooming
3. Toileting and incontinence
4. Teeth and dentures

To assist clients with all aspects of medication, including;

1. Administration
2. Prompting
3. Reminding
4. Communicating with the pharmacy and pick up
5. Encouragement.

To assist clients with all aspects of their meal preparation, including;

1. Cooking and re-heating
2. Preparing and serving of meals

Preparing and clearing the table;

1. Safe storage and infection control
2. Communicating with the customer and disposing of unsafe food

To support clients in the use of aids and personal equipment, including;

1. Standing and walking frames
2. Wheelchairs
3. Manual and electric hoists
4. Sliding sheets and moving boards
5. Hearing aids and other physical aids

To support clients with home management, including;

1. Hovering and sweeping
2. Washing and storing the dishes
3. Washing clothes and hanging them up
4. Making beds and changing the lining
5. Dusting and general tidying
6. Answer the door and greet visitors
7. Answer emergency bells and the telephone

To help in the promotion of a client’s mental and physical activities, such as;

1. Communication and engagement
2. Going out
3. Reading, photo albums and writing
4. Hobbies and recreations

To document and report all relevant client information, including;

1. Emergency management
2. Family involvement
3. External health teams

To support a client through temporary and terminal illness, including;

1. End-of-life care
2. Hospital appointments
3. Personal care in bed

To work as part of the TrustBridge Care team, which includes;

1. Take part in staff and customer meetings
2. Training activities as directed
3. To read and write reports
4. To attend appraisal and development meetings
5. To communicate in various formats

To comply with the TrustBridge business guidelines and policies at all times.

This list is not exhaustive, and from time to time, you may be asked to undertake additional duties.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

1. Company pension
2. Free parking
3. On-site parking
4. Sick pay

Work Location: In person