Live in Carer

Company Description A1 Care is a fast growing organisation in 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 socialize. They need to be driven around, 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 is either carried or used 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 are our services to be affordable, trustworthy professional and have a continuity for everyone. We have embraced and implemented the values which underpin Compassion in Practice . Job Description o 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 centred on the individual needs and wishes of each customer. This involves respecting each customers' 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 activity 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 More details on 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 have 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 centred way. (Essential) * Excellent communication skills (Essential) * Excellent time keeping 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 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 have 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 centred way. (Essential) Excellent communication skills (Essential) Excellent time keeping skills (Essential) Adaptable to change Responsibilities: o 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 centred on the individual needs and wishes of each customer. This involves respecting each customers' choices and promoting their dignity at all times. You will