Care Assistant

National Renal Care; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Johannesburg is seeking a care assistant to provide night care to residents. The ideal candidate will ensure dignity and individuality for residents while supporting their personal care, monitoring their safety, and assisting with eating and drinking. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential. Previous experience in elder care is preferred, but training will be provided. This full-time position offers a fulfilling opportunity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Previous experience caring for older people is preferred.
• Ability to maintain residents' dignity and individuality.

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.

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

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 .

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

  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 Type : Full Time

  Experience : years

  Vacancy : 1