CAREWORKERS

Kabstrading Co; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co is seeking a dedicated caregiver to support residents with daily living activities, mobility, meals, and social engagement. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient care within a residential setting in Cape Town.

Applicants should bring a caring, empathetic approach, strong communication skills, and an understanding of health and safety in care environments. Teamwork and reliability are essential for maintaining a safe living space.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving is advantageous.
• A caring, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of basic health and safety principles in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, including hygiene, dressing, and grooming.
• Support residents with mobility, transfers, and basic health-related needs.
• Prepare and serve meals, ensuring dietary needs and preferences are met.
• Engage residents in social activities, conversation, and recreational pursuits.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment for all residents.
• Monitor residents' well-being, reporting any changes or concerns to the supervisor promptly.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Health and safety basics

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, including hygiene, dressing, and grooming.
• Support residents with mobility, transfers, and basic health-related needs.
• Prepare and serve meals, ensuring dietary needs and preferences are met.
• Engage residents in social activities, conversation, and recreational pursuits.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment for all residents.
• Monitor residents' well-being, reporting any changes or concerns to the supervisor promptly.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a caregiving or residential support role is advantageous.
• A caring, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of basic health and safety principles in a care setting.