Live in Care Assistant

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Live In Care Assistant - Glasgow
 
 Join Our Compassionate Team as a Live-In Care Assistant in Glasgow!
 
Are you passionate about making a difference in someone's life? Join our client's team in Glasgow, Ayrshire and Edinburgh as a Live-In Care Assistant. You'll support customers in their daily living activities, ensuring they have the best possible quality of life. This role is both fulfilling and challenging, as you'll live in the customer's home and work independently, with scheduled breaks during periods when your services are not needed.
 
Why This Role is Perfect for You:
Purposeful Work: Provide vital, personalised care that significantly improves the lives of those you assist.
Supportive Team: Become part of a team that truly values and supports you, offering numerous opportunities for growth and professional development.
Thorough Training: Benefit from extensive training to ensure you deliver the highest quality of care and support.
 
Key Responsibilities:

Deliver safe, reliable, and compassionate care tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each customer.
Respect and uphold each customer's choices, promoting their dignity at all times.
Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, their families, and other health and social care professionals.
Adhere to house rules and respect the customer's privacy.  
Your Daily Contributions:

Provide personal care, including showering, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and continence care.
Manage medications effectively, including ordering and returning prescriptions.
Assist with meal planning, preparation, and serving to ensure proper nutrition.
Use aids and personal equipment safely, respecting the dignity of customers.
Perform household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and general tidying.
Engage customers in social, physical, and mental activities to enrich their lives.
Support customers through temporary and terminal illness, including end-of-life care and hospital appointments.  
 
Recording and Reporting:

Maintain accurate records of care provided, changes in customers' conditions, and any concerns.
Promptly report emergencies, accidents, incidents, and safeguarding issues.
Ensure all customer information is kept secure and confidential.  
Work Well with the Team:

Adhere to company policies, procedures, and guidance at all times.
Participate in staff and customer meetings.
Attend training sessions, supervision, and appraisal meetings.  
Our Ideal Candidate:

Kind, caring, and compassionate.
Excellent communicator and organizer.
Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
Committed to providing respectful, non-discriminatory care.  
Apply Today!
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career as a Live-In Care Assistant? Apply now and become a valued member of our client's team in Glasgow, Ayrshire and Edinburgh. We look forward to welcoming you!
 
Details at a Glance:
Competitive Salary: £[Insert Rate] per hour, based on experience
Role Types: Full Time, Permanent
Required Certification: Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own car
Location: Providing care in customers' homes in Glasgow, Ayrshire and Edinburgh
Generous Holiday: 28 days annual leave
 
Please note that applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK as we do not offer visa sponsorship