DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS

Zorg+Welzijn; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zorg+Welzijn is seeking a care assistant to provide high-quality night-time care to residents, ensuring dignity and individuality are preserved at all times. The role emphasizes clear communication and teamwork within the care home.

Previous experience with older people is preferred but training will be provided, making this role suitable for compassionate entrants to elder care. You will monitor residents at night, assist with personal care, and help with meals when needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with residents and colleagues.
• Respect residents' dignity and individuality.
• Training provided; previous elder care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and continence needs.
• Night-time monitoring and regular checks of residents.
• Support residents with eating and drinking.
• Keep home and equipment clean, safe and tidy at all times.
• Complete accurate care records and report changes to the person in charge.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Night shift availability

Patient care

Job description

We are seeking a care assistant who is able to provide the highest possible level of care to our residents during the night. An ability to ensure residents dignity and individuality is maintained at all times is essential, as well as excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team. Previous experience of care of older people is preferred but not essential as training will be given.

Main responsibilities:

• Assisting residents with personal care and continence needs
• Closely monitoring residents during the night and undertaking regular checks
• Supporting residents with eating and drinking
• Ensuring the home and equipment is safe clean and tidy at all times
• Completing accurate care records and reporting any changes in the residents to the person in charge