Job Description and Requirements
This position requires candidates to meet specific skills and experience criteria. Please read the following carefully before applying:
- Only applicants with the necessary qualifications and experience will be considered. Applications from unqualified candidates will be immediately deleted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Take a report from the previous shift.
- Assist patients in preparation for meals, drinks, and snacks, and feed them if needed.
- Record and report all relevant information to the Registered Nurse on duty.
- Assist patients with fluids and in the dining room, including putting bibs on those who need them.
- Help dish up and cut food for patients who are too weak.
- Do rounds by your patients and assist residents with daily tasks, providing general support.
- Encourage dietary and fluid intake, monitoring health-related conditions.
- Help residents with mobility difficulties and other physical disabilities, including incontinence, using aids and personal equipment respectfully.
- Record and report all relevant residents’ information.
- Promote residents' individuality and dignity, ensuring high standards of care and encouraging independence.
- Cater to different cultural needs sensitively and respect confidentiality.
- Provide direct care as required, attend meetings, case conferences, and training courses.
- Contribute to effective communication within the team.
- Undertake duties as determined by management, including assisting with mobility, hygiene, and daily routines.
- Ensure health and safety policies are followed and undertake other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist patients with morning and evening routines, including bathing and grooming.
- Take reports from day/night staff, do rounds, and assist co-workers as needed.
- Assist with fluid intake during teatime and ensure the trolley is ready for meals.
- Check and record nappy rounds for residents.
Desired Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years experience in the nursing field.
- Diploma in in-home Nursing registered with HW SETA.
- Matric Certificate (Grade 12).
- Ability to handle the nature of the work.
Requirements
- Minimum education level: Grade 12 / N4 (Matric).