Care Assistant

National Renal Care; 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 role involves assisting with personal care, monitoring residents, and maintaining care records. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and show compassion in caregiving, experience is preferred but training will be provided. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Previous experience of care of older people preferred but not essential.

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.

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. For more information call or whatsapp.

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