Care Assistant

Sable International; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A local care service provider is seeking a dedicated care assistant to provide high-quality care to residents during night shifts. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to ensure each resident's dignity and individuality. Although previous experience is preferred, training will be offered for those new to the role. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, monitoring residents, and maintaining a clean environment. This position is ideal for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Experience in care of older people preferred but training will be provided.
• Ability to maintain residents' dignity and individuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and continence needs.
• Monitor residents during the night and undertake regular checks.
• Support residents with eating and drinking.
• Ensure the home and equipment is safe, clean, and tidy.
• Complete care records accurately and report changes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

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. For more information call or whatsapp [phone].

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