Compassionate Elderly Care Assistant — Port Elizabeth

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Elderly Care Assistant to provide compassionate daily living support in our Port Elizabeth facility. You will assist residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and medication administration under nursing supervision, while promoting safety and well-being.

We value patience, empathy and strong interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collaborative teamwork in a busy aged-care environment in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Able to work effectively in a team and follow instructions.
• Physical stamina for lifting and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Aid mobility (walking, transferring, use of mobility aids).
• Serve meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Administer medications as prescribed under nurse supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment for residents.
• Engage residents in social and recreational activities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Accompany residents to medical appointments as required.
• Document care provided in resident records.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Patience

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare certification preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Elderly Care Assistant to provide compassionate daily living support in our Port Elizabeth facility. You will assist residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and medication administration under nursing supervision, while promoting safety and well-being.

We value patience, empathy and strong interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collaborative teamwork in a busy aged-care environment in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA.