Compassionate Home-Based Elderly Caregiver (East London)

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Overtime opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Elderly Care Assistant to provide essential home-based support in East London, Eastern Cape. You will deliver personal care, companionship, meal assistance, light housekeeping, and safety monitoring to help seniors maintain independence in their own homes.

The role involves traveling within East London to client homes, supporting daily activities, and reporting observations to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care or caregiving is essential.
• Caregiving qualification or certification preferred.
• Understanding of elderly physical and emotional needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and provide references.
• Ability to travel within East London to client homes.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Medication reminders and ensuring prescribed treatments are taken.
• Preparing nutritious meals and assisting with feeding.
• Light housekeeping (cleaning, laundry).
• Companionship and engaging clients in activities.
• Accompany clients to appointments or outings.
• Monitor health and report concerns to supervisors.
• Ensure a safe and comfortable home environment.
• Assist with mobility and transfers as needed.
• Document services provided and observations accurately.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Caregiving certificate

Tools

CPR training

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Elderly Care Assistant to provide essential home-based support in East London, Eastern Cape. You will deliver personal care, companionship, meal assistance, light housekeeping, and safety monitoring to help seniors maintain independence in their own homes.

The role involves traveling within East London to client homes, supporting daily activities, and reporting observations to the supervisor.