Community Caregiver and Support Assistant

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Ibrido; ZAR 89.000 - 134.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pro-rata salary

Flexible part-time hours

Paid training

Supportive team environment

Rewarding role

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Community Caregiver and Support Assistant for a flexible, part-time role in the Bloemfontein area. You will support individuals with daily living activities, provide companionship, and connect clients to community resources.

A partial remote structure allows initial assessments from home with site visits as required. The role emphasizes care planning, coordination with families, and maintaining safety.

Competenze

• Caregiver certification or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of caregiving or support experience.
• Understanding of basic health, safety, and first-aid principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work independently with remote coordination.
• Reliable transportation for occasional community visits in Bloemfontein.

Mansioni

• Provide personal care assistance, including hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation, adhering to care plans.
• Offer companionship and engage clients in meaningful activities to promote well-being.
• Assist clients in accessing community services, appointments, and transportation.
• Monitor client well-being and report any changes or concerns to the care coordinator promptly.
• Coordinate care schedules and communicate effectively with clients, families, and the care team.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for clients, following all health and safety protocols.

Conoscenze

Compassion

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Formazione

Caregiver certification

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and reliable Community Caregiver and Support Assistant for a part-time role supporting individuals in need within the Bloemfontein area. While the role involves community engagement, this position offers a flexible, partially remote structure where initial assessments and ongoing coordination can be managed from home, with site visits as required. You will assist clients with daily living activities, provide companionship, and connect them to essential community resources. This is a valuable opportunity to provide crucial support services and enhance the quality of life for residents in the Free State .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance, including hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation, adhering to care plans.
• Offer companionship and engage clients in meaningful activities to promote well-being.
• Assist clients in accessing community services, appointments, and transportation.
• Monitor client well-being and report any changes or concerns to the care coordinator promptly.
• Coordinate care schedules and communicate effectively with clients, families, and the care team.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for clients, following all health and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Relevant caregiver certification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a caregiving or support role.
• Understanding of basic health, safety, and first-aid principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently, with remote coordination capabilities.
• Reliable transportation for occasional community visits within Bloemfontein .

Benefits

• Competitive pro-rata annual salary.
• Flexible part-time hours with remote coordination options.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive team environment and regular check-ins.
• A deeply rewarding role making a difference in people's lives.