Caregiver for Elderly in Almada, Portugal

UrbanForm Developments; Almada; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

UrbanForm Developments in Almada, Portugal is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to support elderly clients with daily living activities, medication reminders, meals, and companionship. This full-time role requires empathy, reliability, and a respectful bedside manner.

The position involves helping with bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, and monitoring health status while coordinating with family members and healthcare professionals. A valid Portugal work visa is required for non-nationals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a caregiver for elderly individuals.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with seniors.
• Understanding of basic medical procedures and ability to administer medication.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions from healthcare professionals or family members.
• Physical stamina to assist with tasks such as lifting or transferring clients.
• Valid work visa for Portugal (if not a Portuguese citizen).
• Fluency in Portuguese (preferred) or English.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care activities including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Administer medication according to prescribed schedules.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for clients.
• Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with clients.
• Help with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and tidying up.
• Monitor clients' health status and report any changes to the appropriate parties.
• Accompany clients to appointments or on outings as needed.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Medical basics

Independence

Physical stamina

Portuguese

Job description

Caregiver for Elderly in Almada, Portugal

We are hiring a compassionate and dedicated Caregiver to provide support and assistance to elderly individuals in Almada, Portugal. In this role, you will be responsible for helping with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and meal preparation. The ideal candidate will have experience working with seniors and a strong understanding of their needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care activities including bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Administer medication according to prescribed schedules
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for clients
• Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with clients
• Help with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and tidying up
• Monitor clients' health status and report any changes to the appropriate parties
• Accompany clients to appointments or on outings as needed

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a caregiver for elderly individuals
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with seniors
• Understanding of basic medical procedures and ability to administer medication
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions from healthcare professionals or family members
• Physical stamina to assist with tasks such as lifting or transferring clients
• Valid work visa for Portugal (if not a Portuguese citizen)
• Fluency in Portuguese (preferred) or English

We offer a competitive salary of 1300$ per month for this full-time position. As this is an own visa job opportunity, you must have your own valid work visa for Portugal. Accommodation is not provided as part of this role.