Care Assistant

Anglo American; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Johannesburg is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to provide exceptional care to residents during the night. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, monitoring residents, supporting dining needs, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team. Previous experience is preferred but not required, as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of care of older people is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to ensure residents' dignity and individuality is maintained.
• Willingness to undertake training.

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 are clean and tidy.
• Complete accurate care records and report changes to the person in charge.

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