Care Assistant

PPC Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Care Assistant to provide high-quality care to residents during the night. The ideal candidate will assist with personal care, monitor residents, and ensure a safe environment. Training will be provided for those without prior experience. Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care of older people preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to undergo training.

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.
• Completing accurate care records and reporting 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.

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