My Lighthouse Care Ltd • Hitchin, Hertfordshire
About this role
Job overview
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This is a permanent, full-time visiting care role supporting an 89-year-old gentleman with a mental health condition. The successful candidate will provide compassionate, person-centred care in the client's home, assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and providing emotional support and companionship. This role would suit a warm, kind and emotionally supportive carer who is skilled at reassuring people and helping them feel safe and understood.
Key responsibilities
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The carer will visit the client's home and have the following responsibilities
- Manage and administer medicines
- Support hygiene and toileting needs, including assisting with showering and getting dressed
- Help with getting around the home
- Prepare and support with breakfast and lunch
- Provide companionship and emotional support
About the client
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AGE
89
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Mental health condition
Work environment
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The client's home is smoke-free and pet-free.
Requirements
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) mandatory training
- Care Certificate
LANGUAGES
Fluent English and Italian (both required)
Working pattern
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40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. The role operates on a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rota basis.