Live-In Care Worker

Location: Belfast
Schedule: Monday 12:00 midday – Monday 12:00 midday (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off)
Role Type: Live-In Care

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Role Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Live-In Care Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred care to an elderly lady in her own home. The role operates on a 2-weeks-on, 2-weeks-off rota, with two care workers alternating the placement to ensure continuity of care.

The client attends a day centre every Tuesday, allowing time for household tasks and weekly shopping.

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Key Responsibilities

Personal Care

• Assist with daily personal care, including toileting and showering
• Support the client in maintaining dignity, comfort, and independence
• Encourage a consistent daily routine

Meal Preparation

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks
• Ensure meals are nutritious and tailored to the client’s preferences
• Manage food supplies and plan weekly shopping

Household Duties

• Light household cleaning, including:
  • Cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Washing and ironing clothes
• These tasks can be completed while the client is at the day centre (Tuesdays 9:30am–3:30pm)
• Carry out grocery shopping once per week (family funded)
  • On the second week, ensure enough food is purchased to cover:
    • The Monday you leave
    • The Tuesday when the next carer will shop
• Family provides toiletries; however, the care worker must inform the family when supplies are running low

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Daily Routine & Lifestyle Support

• Client wakes between 8:00–8:30am and goes to bed at 10:00pm
• Client sleeps well through the night
• On Sundays, the client’s son takes her to mass at 10:30am and lunch afterwards, allowing time for cleaning and household tasks

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Activities & Companionship

• Play music during showering and throughout the day, as the client loves music
• Engage in activities such as:
  • Bingo (game provided by family)
  • Karaoke
• Support personal grooming and wellbeing:
  • Painting nails when needed
  • Helping with hair care
• Provide warm companionship and emotional support

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Skills & Qualities Required

• Caring, patient, and kind nature
• Experience in live-in care or elderly care (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and manage a household
• Good communication skills
• Respectful of routines, preferences, and family involvement
• Reliable and trustworthy

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What We Offer

• Long-term, stable placement
• Clear routine and supportive family
• Comfortable live-in arrangement
• Rotational work pattern promoting work-life balance