Companion / Care Assistant
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Company Description
Be a companion, be that important support to somebody getting out of bed, be someone who makes a real difference to the lives of older adults.
We provide a quality companionship, home help and personal care services for people living in their own homes in Banbridge, Moira, Lurgan, Newry, Kilkeel and the surrounding areas. We recognise that everyone is different so we work closely with individuals and their families when they need support to help our Clients remain independent in their own homes.
Job Description
We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life of our clients in Kilkeel. Every one of our clients is unique and special, the joy and comfort our clients receive from one of our Care Professionals visiting them makes this an incredibly rewarding job.
You will be supporting our clients with a variety of day-to-day tasks, duties will include:
- Companionship - Ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit.
- Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework,
- Personal care - Supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to help maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle
- Accompany to appointments or shopping.
What to expect as a Care Professional:
- Award Winning Training
- Introductions and Shadow Visits
- Minimum visits of 1 hour
- Matching process based on hobbies and interests
- Ongoing support from our friendly office team
Qualifications
Additional Information
Join Home Instead and become part of our family. Whether you have experience in care or are just starting out, you will find unparalleled support, training and guidance to help you establish and progress a career in care.
Click apply to complete your application, or call us at 028 4065 8545 to learn more.
An enhanced Access NI check is required for this role
This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.