Carer cum General Worker

Silver Jubilee Home For the Aged; Tasek Gelugor; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable elderly care facility in Tasek Gelugor seeks compassionate individuals to assist residents with personal hygiene and mobility. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in living areas, supporting nursing staff, and ensuring a safe environment for residents. If you have a passion for elder care and can follow safety protocols, we invite you to apply and make a difference in the lives of the elderly.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and hygiene assistance.
• Ability to follow infection control and safety procedures.
• Strong communication skills to report changes in residents' condition.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene and bathing.
• Maintain cleanliness of living areas and bathrooms.
• Support nurses and monitor residents' conditions.

Job description

Responsibilities

Silver Jubilee Home For the Aged – Gelugor, Penang

Assist residents with personal hygiene, bathing, toileting and feeding

Maintain cleanliness of assisted living, bathrooms and common areas

Help residents with mobility, transfers and comfort positioning

Support nurses by reporting changes in residents' condition

Accompany residents to hospital / clinic appointment when required

Follow infection control and safety procedures

General nursing care & personal hygiene - Nurse (lead); Carer provides direct help under nurse supervision

Admission / transfer / discharge - Nurse (lead); Carer with logistics

Administer medication - Staff Nurse only

Monitoring / reporting / recording symptoms - Carer records basic observations and reports

Check toilets / bathrooms cleanliness - Carer

Supervise carer

Maintain healthcare records / reports - Carer completes beside care logs as delegated

Assist locum doctor / dentist - Staff and Carer prepares / accompanies

Arrange GH / KK appointments - Staff and admin support if necessary

Accompany to GH / KK

Submit / collect prescriptions - delegated admin under nurse oversight

Deal with seniors with varying ailments - Both (clinical decisions by nurses)

Recognize emergency & act - Staff Nurse (lead); Carer must alert nurse immediately and follow emergency instructions

Bathing / changing pampers - Carer (lead); nurse handles complex cases

Sweep and mop the floor (both assisted living area, back assisted living and Rehab Centre)

Wash the bowls and plates, soiled linen, change bed sheet

Supports residents mobility - transfering from bed to wheelchair and repositioning in bed

General Work Duties:

Maintain gardens, grounds and outdoor areas (watering, tree / plant trimming, cleaning weeds, grass cutting)

Collect and dispose of garden waste, leaves and rubbish appropriately

Cleans the compound of the Home as directed by the superior

Report low stock of gardening tools, equipment or supplies to the superior