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Italian Speaking Live - In or Part time Care Professional ( Ealing and Wembley Area)
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Italian Speaking Live - In or Part time Care Professional ( Ealing and Wembley Area)
About the Company
At Home Instead, we offer top-notch non-medical care and companionship services for seniors, making us the leading provider worldwide. Our visits last for at least an hour, and our award-winning training ensures that our Care Professionals deliver the best care. We match our Care Professionals with clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to build trust and provide personalised support. We are proud of our reputation for excellent quality care.
About the Role
This is a Live-in Care Professional role, where you will stay with the client 24/7, performing essential services including companionship, home help, and personal care tasks.
Responsibilities
Companionship Services
- Offer companionship and engaging conversations
- Stimulate clients through activities such as clothing selection, hobbies, and crafts
- Attend appointments and social events (e.g., visits to friends/family, meals, clubs)
Home Help Services
- Perform light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, bed-making, linen changes, bathroom and kitchen cleaning, washing/ironing, rubbish disposal, and caring for houseplants)
- Organise and tidy cupboards while checking food expiry dates and managing shopping
- Possess knowledge of good food safety and skills to cook healthy Italian meals from scratch
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Personal Care
- Assist with bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Help with continence care
- Understand and engage empathically with individuals living with Dementia/Alzheimers
- Support clients with their Morning and Evening routines
Essential Criteria
- Strong communication skills able to build relationships and converse with clients and families in a pleasant, friendly manner
- Respect for diverse backgrounds, beliefs and recognising the healthcare needs of clients
- Commitment to non-discriminatory care practices
- Excellent timekeeping, organisation and reliability
- Maintain good personal and professional hygiene, alongside a smart appearance
- Willingness to undergo Enhanced Disclosure checks
- Possession of either Class 1 business insurance (if using your own car) or reliable transport
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a UK resident
- Full Right to Work documentation available
- Currently offering no sponsorship
- Care experience preferred, though qualifications aren’t required
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Qualifications & Requirements
- No qualifications required
- A passion for caring and the motivation to uphold company ambitions
Note: Additional information may be requested on submission.
Additional Information & Commitment
We actively encourage applications from all sections of the community to reflect the diversity of the neighbourhoods we serve. Home Instead is dedicated to safeguarding and expects all staff to share in that commitment. This role is subject to DBS-enhanced disclosure.
Compensation
- £130 for 10 active client service hours (although full 24-hour stay is necessary)
- Enhanced payment applied on bank holidays
Benefits
- Free National Blue Light Discount Card providing access to reduced prices at numerous retailers
- Referral Bonus Scheme
- 24/7 Health Assured Helpline support
- Mileage allowance for relevant duties
- Career Progression Opportunities including:
- Level 2 NVQ
- Level 3 NVQ
- Sponsorship options unavailable at this time
Application Closing Date
01 May 2022
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