DutyTo provide a variety of non-medical services that allow clients to remain in their own homes and to enhance the quality of their life. To help clients and their families live with dignity, pride, care and compassion.

Primary Responsibilities

Reflect the core values of Home Instead franchise

Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a clients quality of life

Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a clients needs or living conditions

Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff

Companionship Services which could include, but are not limited to:

Offer companionship and conversation

Monitor diet and eating

Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (for example clothing selection, hobbies and crafts)

Arrange and provide reminders for appointments, activities and outings

Help with travel arrangements

Organise mail and write letters

Assist with walking (lending an arm to steady)

Accompany to appointments and social events (for example visiting friends or family, lunch, club meetings)

Home Help Services which could include, but are not limited to:

Run errands / collect prescriptions etc

Performing housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants etc.)

Organise and tidy cupboards and check food expiry dates

Plan and prepare nutritious and healthy meals

Answer the door

Assist with pet care

Supervise home maintenance

Help with shopping and oversee home deliveries

Personal Care Services

Personal Care tasks are required on all genders this will include, but not limited to:

Provide medication reminders

Help with bathing, dressing and grooming

Help with continence care

Assist to eat and drink

Provide Dementia / Alzheimer care

Provide respite / convalescence care

Assist with morning/wake up and or evening/tuck in

Catheter care (including inserting & replacing)

Secondary Responsibilities

Participate in company sponsored training and social events including Care Professional meetings

Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner

Participate in PEAQ engagement Survey

Document client information in Client and Life Journal

May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a clients vehicle

Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

Essential Criteria

Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect

Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations

Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner

Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead Senior Care office teams and other social and health care professionals

Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice

Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions

Excellent time keeper who is organized and reliable

Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice

Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance

Good level of stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job

This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body

Class 1 business insurance (if using own car for business purposes)