Care Assistant

National Care Group Limited; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Pretoria is seeking a compassionate care assistant to provide high-quality night care to residents. The ideal candidate will ensure residents' dignity and individuality are maintained while assisting with personal care and monitoring. Training will be offered to those with a willingness to learn, making this position perfect for motivated individuals wanting to enter the care industry. Prior experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for older people preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to undergo training is essential.

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 safe, clean, and tidy.
• Complete accurate care records and report changes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Compassionate care

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