Care Assistant

Ppc Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Gauteng is seeking a care assistant to provide high-quality support to residents during the night. Key responsibilities include personal care, monitoring residents, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. While prior experience is preferred, training will be provided. This is a full-time position offering a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide high-level care during the night.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Previous experience in care preferred but training provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Senior Care

Nursing Home Experience

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Caregiving

Vital Signs Experience

Medical Terminology

Rota Management

Mentoring

Leadership Skill

Job description

Overview

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.

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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

Key Skills

• Senior Care
• Nursing Home Experience
• Hospital Experience
• Acute Care
• Basic Math
• Computer Skills
• Caregiving
• Vital Signs Experience
• Medical Terminology
• Rota Management
• Mentoring
• Leadership Skill

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1