Care Home Caregiver/Assistant

AMEC SPIE; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in Johannesburg is seeking a care assistant to provide excellent care to residents during the night. Responsibilities include personal care, monitoring residents, and maintaining a safe environment. Previous experience in caring for older people is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain residents' dignity and individuality.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and continence needs.
• Monitor residents and perform regular checks during the night.
• Support residents with eating and drinking.
• Ensure the home and equipment is safe, clean, and tidy.
• Complete accurate care records and report changes.

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