Care Assistant

GOLD FIELDS; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A care home in Johannesburg is seeking a dedicated care assistant to provide the highest level of care to residents during the night. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be able to maintain residents' dignity, and work effectively as part of a team. Previous experience is preferred, but training will be provided. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, monitoring residents, and ensuring a safe environment. The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people.

Qualifications

• Ability to ensure dignity and individuality of residents is maintained.
• Previous experience of care for older people is 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.
• Completing accurate care records and reporting any 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. 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