Compassionate Care Assistant — Flexible Part‑Time (Soweto)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 76,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work model

Training and supervision

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Community Care Assistant to support individuals in the Soweto community. This hybrid, part-time role focuses on daily living assistance, companionship, and helping clients maintain independence, with some administrative tasks that may be done remotely.

You will build trusted relationships with clients and families, perform personal care tasks, prepare meals, assist with medications, and help with light housekeeping while documenting care records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant, Home Helper, or similar caregiving role.
• Understanding of health, safety and hygiene principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients.
• Time management and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor health status.
• Provide light housekeeping and run errands for clients.
• Offer companionship and engage in activities; accompany to appointments.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client care records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Reliability

Literacy & Numeracy

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Community Care Assistant to support individuals in the Soweto community. This hybrid, part-time role focuses on daily living assistance, companionship, and helping clients maintain independence, with some administrative tasks that may be done remotely.

You will build trusted relationships with clients and families, perform personal care tasks, prepare meals, assist with medications, and help with light housekeeping while documenting care records.