Live-in-Care4me

Passion . Commitment . Trust
Helping people live the best life they can in the comfort of their own homes is so much more than just a job. It’s a profession that changes lives. With training that’s second-to-none, our clients receive the highest levels of care from people who genuinely care.

We are:

Respectful

Every client is different and has their own unique care needs. A good carer always respects their client’s needs, wants and preferences. By personalising the care they provide to each client, a good carer can offer the best person-centred care.

Observant
In care work, being observant can save lives. Since carers spend so much time with the people they care for, they are often the first ones to notice the signs of illness or changes in a person’s health. The health of an older adult can change suddenly and recognising these changes early is crucial for early intervention.

Compassion
Caring for others can be challenging and if a carer sees their role as “just a job” they may struggle to thrive as a professional carer. A carer is required to care for people from all walks of life. Although they may not always be able to identify with what their client is going through, they should be able to connect with them and understand their emotions.

Patience
It is important that a carer never ‘takes over’ for their client when they are able and willing to do something for themselves.
Although it may be quicker to complete a task by themselves, a good carer encourages the people they care for to live as independently as possible and to do things for themselves when they are willing to do so.

Cheerful
Although having a bubbly or lively personality is not necessary for care work, it can help people feel at ease and help older adults through moments of low moods or depression. A good carer knows that maintaining a positive attitude plays a fundamental role in promoting good mental and physical health.

Reliable
Good carers are dedicated to being reliable and on time as they know someone is depending on them for the care they need. Carers are often responsible for important duties such as ensuring their clients are hydrated and taking their medication on schedule, and the best carers take this responsibility seriously.

Not applicable as our live in care services are face to face.

Live-in caregiver duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Companionship
Personal care
Continence support
Administering medication
Light housework and gardening
Preparing healthy meals
Accompanying to appointments and social outings
Supporting with hobbies, interests and activities
Specialised care for dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke and other conditions
Updating the care plan daily

Infection Control Policy
What does a live-in carer do?

For many older people, there’s nowhere better than home, and as a live-in carer you will help keep them safer, healthier and happier in their own home. From 24-hour live-in care to respite care, the work you will do makes a big difference to our clients’ lives.

No two days are ever the same in live-in care. Live-in care means having time to get to know your client, time to help them enjoy life and time to provide outstanding care completely tailored to their needs and life. It’s an extremely rewarding role, but also one that can be challenging at times so we make sure you have support 24/7 – whether it’s from our Regional Support team, your care manager or your peers who you can connect with via our online community called Carer Community.

You will look after your client in accordance with a care plan written by your care manager during the assessment of each client, detailing medication, medical conditions and all assistance required for that person’s day-to-day care.
To make the plan easily accessible and instantly updated, it’s stored on an electronic portable device within each client’s home. A client typically has a team of two carers who take it in turn to live with them, and when one professional live-in carer arrives at the client’s home, they have a handover with the previous carer.

We aim to keep the same team with the client for the duration of us working with the client, and that allows our carers and clients to build up a real connection.