Live In Carer at Home Instead Senior Care Etobicoke Mississauga

Okehampton, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

1019.84

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Companionship, Medication Administration, Personal Care, Meal Preparation, Housekeeping, Reassurance, Note Taking, Adaptability, Reliability, Kindness, Sociability, Trust Building

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Company Description Come and Make a Real Difference At Home Instead, we believe care should feel personal, unhurried and full of heart. We carefully match our Care Professionals with clients so real relationships can grow. You are never just a number to us and neither are our clients. We are looking for a kind, chatty and compassionate Live In Care Professional to support a lovely older lady in her own home in the Okehampton area. This is an immediate live in placement starting 19 February for approximately two weeks while the family reviews longer term arrangements. We also have other live in and domiciliary packages available, so there is strong potential for continued work beyond this placement. Job Description About This Placement This role is centred around companionship and quality of life. Our client is an independent and sociable lady in her eighties who loves getting out and about. She enjoys daily walks to the park, popping to the shops, visiting cafés and attending a weekly memory club. She is physically mobile and manages much of her own personal care, but she does need support with medication, meals and gentle reassurance. She has recently been bereaved, so having someone warm and consistent living alongside her will make a real difference. There is minimal hands on personal care. This placement is about being present, building trust and helping her continue to live life her way. What You Will Be Doing Sharing conversation and laughter Supporting daily walks and outings Preparing meals and encouraging regular eating and drinking Administering and recording medication Providing light housekeeping such as laundry and bed changes Offering reassurance if she feels anxious Supporting attendance at community activities Keeping simple and accurate care notes You will be a calm and friendly presence in her home, helping her feel safe, supported and never alone. Why Join Our Team Competitive daily rate Paid holiday Full training and ongoing support A friendly and approachable local office team Carefully matched placements Further live in and domiciliary opportunities available We are proud of our culture and the way we support our Care Professionals. You will always have someone at the end of the phone and a team who genuinely cares about you. If you are available from 19 February and would love a placement where you can bring warmth, personality and heart into someone’s home, we would love to hear from you. Qualifications What We Are Looking For Experience supporting someone living with dementia Confidence with medication administration A naturally warm and sociable personality Someone who enjoys getting out into the community A flexible and adaptable approach Professional, reliable and kind This would suit someone who loves companionship led care and building genuine relationships Additional Information Pay and Benefits We believe great care deserves great pay. Live in Care Professionals earn £145.69 per day which is £1,019.84 per week, based on a 10 hour working day across a 24 hour period. Bank Holidays are paid at £218 per day. Holiday pay is already included in these rates. You will also benefit from: Paid holiday Pension contributions if opted in Mileage paid where applicable Ongoing paid training Shadow shifts paid at full rate A supportive local office team who genuinely value you We are proud to offer rates that reflect the skill, responsibility and compassion that live in care requires. 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 DBS enhanced disclosure. Date Advert Closes: 01 December 2025

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Responsibilities

The role centers on companionship and enhancing the client's quality of life by sharing conversation, supporting daily outings like walks and shopping, and encouraging regular eating and drinking. Responsibilities also include administering and recording medication, providing light housekeeping, offering reassurance, and supporting attendance at community activities while keeping accurate care notes.