Care Assistant

Anglo American; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Pretoria is seeking a dedicated care assistant to provide high-quality care to residents during the night. The role involves assisting with personal care, monitoring residents, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential. Previous experience in elder care is preferred but not a requirement as training will be provided. Ideal for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Ability to ensure residents' dignity and individuality is maintained.
• Care experience is preferred but training will be provided.
• Willingness to follow care procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and continence needs.
• Monitor residents during the night and perform 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 to the person in charge.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Experience in care for older people

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