Care Assistant

Charlton Kings Care Home; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care facility in Pretoria is seeking a night care assistant to deliver high-level care to residents. The role requires excellent communication and teamwork. While previous experience is preferred, training will be provided. Responsibilities include personal care, monitoring residents, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in the home.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and teamwork ability required.
• Experience with care of older people preferred but training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care and continence needs.
• Monitoring residents during the night and undertaking regular checks.
• Supporting residents with eating and drinking.
• Ensuring home and equipment are safe, clean, and tidy.
• Completing accurate care records and reporting changes.

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 .

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

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