Live-in Care Assistant - Kent

Whether you have previous Care industry experience or have helped to care for elderly family and friends, consider joining our growing team of Live-In Carers today! At Bluebird Care, we ensure the safety and wellbeing of the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their homes as an alternative to residential care homes.Salary - £735 - £875 per weekLocations Include: Gravesend, Dartford, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury, Thanet, Dover and FolkstoneBeing a Live-in Carer offers a real sense of purpose and immense job satisfaction. During these challenging times, your role as a Live-In Caregiver could make all the difference to the life of your customer. Live-in Healthcare Assistants may also provide respite for customers who have been in hospital or deteriorated slightly and feel they need Live-In support for a short period until they recover.You will enjoy the special privilege of living in a customer's home, keeping them safe and comfortable. You will use your excellent communication skills to build unique relationships with people from all walks of life; with different backgrounds and needs, lifestyles and personalities, and cultures.We provide full training, support and opportunities to our amazing Live-in Carers. The role of a Live-in Carer is similar to other Care roles with one notable exception, you are not a visitor, but a key part of the household.What we offer our Live-In Carers:We understand that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, safety is more important than ever before. We place the wellbeing of our staff and customers at the forefront of all we do. That's why we provide: In-depth training in house and online Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Our Live-in Carers benefit from: Full self-assessment training Ongoing accredited training and support A career pathway with opportunities to get promoted Company pension scheme Up to 28 days paid holiday Enhanced salary on bank holidays Temporary or permanent opportunities PAID Induction training - 2 days The tasks a Live-in Carer will undertake: Assisting customer with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, bathing and toileting. Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming and changing bed linen. Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of customers. Accompany customers to medical appointments, shopping trips etc. Observe, monitor and record clients physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to the office. Encourage customers to be independent. Support with medication. Assisting customers with meal preparation/fluids. Support customers with social activities, also companionship. Live-in Care is such a rewarding career. Our Live-in Care Assistants are driven, resilient and compassionate people, who empower our customers to live independently and safely in the community. We have a unique opportunity available for the chance to join our brilliant Live in Care team.Could you make a difference to those who are vulnerable? To progress with this role please APPLY NOW.Department Live-in Care Assistant Role Full Time Locations Gravesham & Dartford, Folkestone & Dover, Maidstone, Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury & Thanet Daily salary 105 - 125