8 CAREGIVERS

Peermont Global; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peermont Global in Gauteng is seeking a care assistant to provide the highest level of care to residents during the night. An emphasis on preserving residents' dignity and individuality, excellent communication, and teamwork is essential.

Training will be provided, and previous care of older people is preferred but not mandatory. Key duties include assisting with personal care and continence, night-time monitoring, aiding residents with eating and drinking, maintaining a clean and safe

Qualifications

• Previous care for older people preferred but not essential.
• Training will be provided.
• Night shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care and continence needs
• Closely monitoring residents during the night and undertaking regular checks
• Supporting residents with eating and drinking
• Ensuring the home and equipment is safe, clean and tidy at all times
• Completing accurate care records and reporting changes to the person in charge

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Empathy

Job description

We are seeking a care assistant who is able to provide the highest possible level of care to our residents during the night. An ability to ensure residents dignity and individuality is maintained at all times is essential, as well as excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team. Previous experience of care of older people is preferred but not essential as training will be given.

Main responsibilities:

• Assisting residents with personal care and continence needs
• Closely monitoring residents during the night and undertaking regular checks
• Supporting residents with eating and drinking
• Ensuring the home and equipment is safe clean and tidy at all times
• Completing accurate care records and reporting any changes in the residents to the person in charge