Live In Care Assistant

Athena Care ,
Loughborough, Leicestershire
Salary: £520 per week

Overview

Make a difference every day – Become a Live In Care Assistant Nothing compares to the feeling that comes from knowing that you’ve brightened up someone’s day – especially when that someone is a vulnerable adult. Athena Care are on the hunt for warm and kind people like you to join our amazing team of live in care assistants. You will be supporting one of our clients in her home in Woodhouse, Leicestershire (LE12). This package has an ongoing live in rota based as 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off per month. A live in care role requires you to stay and live within the client’s home for your agreed rota. You must be comfortable being around dogs as the client has small dog. You will be provided your own suitable and private room and have adequate breaks each day. You will be required to provide your own food for this package of care as the client is on a liquid nutrition plan. You will be required to travel to Leicester for training. Telephone interviews will be arranged. Job role and duties will include Manual handling Medication Personal care Nutrition/Cooking Communication and Record keeping Domestic duties Assisting to attend social activities/ appointments So, what are we looking for? We’d love to hear from you if you’re: • Caring, compassionate and a good listener • An energetic, happy person who enjoys forming relationships with all sorts of people • Happy to offer support with a range of tasks, including personal care, preparing meals, administering medicine, shopping and light household duties • Able to access a vehicle (or – depending on where you’re based – willing to use public transport) And what are the benefits of working with Athena Care? • Comprehensive training and ongoing support – We’re with you every step of the way • The opportunity to progress your career with a fully-funded diploma QCF in social care • An excellent benefits package encompassing exclusive discounts to hundreds of UK retailers, including Tesco, Asos, Mothercare and Pizza Express • Employee referral bonus programmes • Auto-enrolment pension scheme Do something incredible. Transform lives. Become a Live In Care Assistant at Athena Care. All suitable candidates are required to undergo an enhanced level criminal record disclosure. Athena Care is an equal opportunities employer. Terms and conditions apply. This job was originally posted as www.milkround.com/job/89910201