Personal Carer

Company Description

Home Instead have been supporting Island residents with individualised and person-centred care since April 2019 and have maintained their "Outstanding" rating with the Care Regulator the CQC.  Home Instead is committed to providing Outstanding Care to people in their own homes, from Companionship and Home Help to Personal Care and Dementia Care. 

Home Instead Isle of Wight is a friendly, local home care provider which recognises that its employees are its greatest asset.   

Full UK Driving License is required

Visas and sponsorships not accepted

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and professional Personal Care Assistant to support a female client living with dementia. Our client is warm-hearted with a good sense of humour, very social, and enjoys engaging in conversations, making meaningful connections, and staying involved in her own care. The ideal candidate will be someone who truly values building relationships with a person centred approach and providing care with empathy and respect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Support with daily tasks around the home such as light housework and laundry.
• Prepare healthy meals based on client preferences and dietary needs.
• Administer medication as prescribed and monitor overall health.
• Provide companionship and engage in social activities to ensure emotional well-being.
• Help the client remain involved in decisions about her care and day-to-day activities.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Patient, kind, and reliable with a positive attitude toward providing care.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable with light cooking, cleaning, and assisting with personal care.
• Ability to administer medication and follow care plans accurately.

Hours

Monday to Thursday 09:00am -11:00am, 13:00-14:30pm and 17:00-18:00pm

Friday 09:00-11:00am and 13:00-14:30pm

This rota will be 2 weeks on 2 weeks off, totaling 25 hours a week.

We are looking for a kind and compassionate individual who can build strong relationships, assisting with personal care needs when required, light housework and cooking meals. Administering medication and companionship.

Qualifications

Full training will be provided. No previous care experience necessary. We are looking for people from across the community who share in our values to provide compassionate care and get to know our clients as you would your own family

Additional Information

A friendly and relaxed company with an incredibly supportive office and monthly team activities, including care assistant of the month awards.

Competitive pay from £12.50 to £13.50 per hour, with options for  flexible working hours to fit around your lifestyle and commitments.

Fully paid training with our award-winning courses.  In addition, we offer a mentor/ buddy system for the first 12 weeks, continued 24/7 support from our office and regular refresher opportunities and team activities.

Wellness program with access to healthcare and counselling, plus blue light card discount.

Exclusive discounts at high street stores, supermarkets, utility providers and much more.

Contact us today:

Enjoy all of this as part of your new rewarding career with the Home Instead Isle of Wight family.

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/isle-of-wight/

The Home Instead family:

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