Live In Care Assistant

A rewarding Live-In Care opportunity with a lovely client

We are looking for an experienced Live-In Care Professional to support a lovely lady in her late 80s in her own home in Cheshunt .

Our client is living with Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. She remains fairly independent and mobile, but benefits from companionship, gentle prompting, some light personal care and support around the home .

She enjoys her garden, baking, watching the news and having a good chat. She has settled very well into having a Live-In Care Professional and is a lovely, engaging client.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing companionship and conversation
• Supporting her daily routine
• Gentle prompting and guidance
• Taking and recording daily blood pressure readings
• Meal preparation and light household tasks
• Encouraging independence and activities she enjoys

She attends a local day centre every Monday and Wednesday from 10am–2pm , providing you with some dedicated time for a break.

The home & family

Her daughter is very involved, supportive and approachable , although she does not live at the property.

You will have your own private bedroom upstairs with an ensuite bathroom .

Who we're looking for

For this particular placement, previous Live-In Care experience is strongly preferred .

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous Live-In Care experience
• Experience supporting someone living with dementia/Alzheimer’s
• A kind, patient and compassionate approach
• Confidence working independently
• A genuine interest in providing companionship as well as care

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service would be ideal .

The package

£125 per day
2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Private bedroom with ensuite
Start: End of August / beginning of September

There may also be future Live-In Care opportunities with Home Instead for the right Care Professional.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Live-In Care Professional looking for a lovely client, supportive family and a rewarding placement , we'd love to hear from you.

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