Live in Carer

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Full time
Location: Bournemouth
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Job offered by: A1 Care
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Company Description A1 Care

is a fast-growing organisation in the Bournemouth area promoting independence in the comfort of people’s own homes through both Domiciliary & Live-in Care Services.

We are currently seeking a flexible team of

3 Support Workers

to join our company (2 full time / 1 relief), supporting a lovely couple to do simple things that we take for granted, such as personal care, cooking, cleaning, visiting friends and socializing. They need to be driven around; a car is provided.

Our lovely couple lives in

Bournemouth, Dorset , trying to enjoy a full life despite having Cerebral Palsy. They are hoisted for all transfers and are either carried or use a wheelchair for all mobility; therefore, we need someone who can prove experience with manual handling.

At

A1 Care , the company vision, mission, and values are passionately shared by the whole company, including the management team, becoming a part of a dedicated team of professional, valued, and appreciated Home Carers.

A1 Care understands how important our services are to be affordable, trustworthy, professional, and have continuity for everyone. We have embraced and implemented the values which underpin

Compassion in Practice .

Job Description To support service users with all aspects of their day-to-day living, so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life. Providing live-in care and support is both a challenging and rewarding experience. You will stay in the service user home, usually working alone.

There will be pre-arranged breaks during periods when the service user does not need your services. This is often during the afternoons. Compassion, good communication skills, and a calm and caring manner are essential for this important role you play.

To provide safe, reliable, compassionate care and support that is centered on the individual needs and wishes of each customer. This involves respecting each customer’s choices and promoting their dignity at all times.

You will build positive relationships with the service user, their family, and other health and social care professionals. As you will be staying in the service user home, you will follow their house rules and be mindful of their need for privacy.

The main activities, but not limited to, are the following:

Companionship & personal care (showering, dressing, toileting)

Housekeeping/Domestic duties (laundry, ironing, dusting, and cleaning)

Providing medication, proper food, and nutrition

Assistance in events, shopping, and social gatherings

Qualifications Key Responsibilities

Providing high quality of care and support

Safe delivery of the service in line with the company policies and procedures

Undertake training and development

Understand and monitor health and safety, and infection control in the field

Maintain full and accurate records and reporting system

Maintain confidentiality

Skills and Experience

Enthusiastic, physically active with good communication skills and a positive outlook (Essential)

Working with the elderly (Desirable)

Working as part of a team (Desirable)

Excellent customer service (Essential)

Ability to promote independence and work in a person-centered way (Essential)

Excellent communication skills (Essential)

Excellent timekeeping skills (Essential)

Adaptable to change

Additional Information Please contact us to find out how you can become part of our team.

Thank you,

A1 Care Team.

www.a1care.co.uk

01202 79 88 68

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