Home Instead  is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support. 

Care Professionals Job Description 

Objective   

To 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 meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Reflect the core values of Home Instead Senior Care franchise 

• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life 

• Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s 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 light 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 prepare and tidy away meals 

• Answer the door 

• Assist with pet care 

• Supervise home maintenance 

• Help with shopping and oversee home deliveries 

Personal Care Services which could include, but are 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 

Secondary Responsibilities   

• Participate in company sponsored training and social events including CAREGiver 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 client’s 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) 

This document describes the general nature and level of work for the position. It is not a comprehensive list of its responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts and conditions. Your employer reserves the right to modify the description in the future with or without notice. The responsibilities for this position are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

 Home Instead  is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  

Who we’re looking for

Full-time Carers: You already work in home care, nursing home care and have QQI training to support your experience

Part-time Carers (experienced): You already work part-time in home care with older people in your community or perhaps you are or have been a family carer and would like to help more older people live happy lives at home

Part-time Carers (non-experienced): You care about the older people in your community, you’d like to help them to live happy lives at home, on a schedule that fits your life and matches your availability; perhaps you’re a mum looking to get back into the workforce part time

Students / Student Nurses: You have QQI-level training or perhaps you’re looking for practical experience and flexible opportunities as you work towards full qualification

Former Nurses / Retirees: You’d like to spend a few hours a week giving back to the community, working for the world’s leading non-medical home care provider!

The most important thing we look for in a person is a kind and caring heart – someone who shares our mission and values and who would like to help us to enhance the lives of older people and their families in Home Instead

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of  flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 0290 9560 9910 [email protected]

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead  is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to Access NI enhanced disclosure.