Care Assistant

ISTA Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Pretoria is seeking a care assistant to provide exceptional care during night shifts. The ideal candidate will maintain residents' dignity and individuality, ensuring thorough monitoring and support with personal needs. While previous experience in elder care is preferred, it is not essential as training will be provided. Successful applicants will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain dignity and individuality of residents.
• Previous experience in care of older people preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to undergo training.

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

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