Elderly Care Assistant

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Training & development

Supportive management

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Elderly Care Assistant in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on in-home care with remote coordination, offering flexible part-time hours in a hybrid setup that emphasizes remote scheduling and client check-ins.

The ideal candidate provides compassionate personal care, helps with mobility, administers reminders for medications, and supports family and care managers to maintain seniors’ independence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; caregiving cert is a plus.
• Experience as a caregiver, preferably with the elderly.
• Basic first aid and CPR knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable transport for local travel within Centurion.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and light exercises.
• Medication reminders and basic treatments support.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding when needed.
• Light housekeeping for a safe living environment.
• Engage clients in social activities and cognitive tasks.
• Monitor wellbeing and report changes to care manager.
• Accompany clients to appointments or errands.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Use remote tools for check-ins and reporting.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Independency

Patience

Compassion

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Remote tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a compassionate organization dedicated to providing high-quality care and support for senior citizens, is looking for a reliable and empathetic Elderly Care Assistant to join their team in **Centurion, Gauteng**. This role is essential in ensuring the comfort, dignity, and well-being of elderly individuals. While the primary focus will be on supporting clients within their homes and community settings, the role will involve remote coordination and case management aspects, allowing for flexibility. This position is ideally suited for someone who can offer both direct care and remote administrative support, making it a hybrid role in practice, but with a strong emphasis on remote capabilities for scheduling and client check-ins. We are seeking individuals who are patient, kind, and possess a genuine desire to assist the elderly in maintaining their independence and quality of life. This role offers the chance to make a significant positive impact on the lives of seniors in **Centurion** and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and light exercises as prescribed.
• Administer medication reminders and assist with prescribed treatments.
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding if necessary.
• Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
• Engage clients in social activities, conversation, and cognitive stimulation.
• Monitor clients' well-being and report any changes or concerns to the care manager.
• Accompany clients to appointments or on errands as needed.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to elderly individuals.
• Utilize remote communication tools for check-ins and reporting to supervisors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant caregiving certification is a plus.
• Previous experience working as a caregiver, preferably with the elderly.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, compassion, and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliable transportation for potential travel within **Centurion**.
• Familiarity with remote communication and task management tools.
• Must pass a background check.
• Understanding of the challenges and joys of supporting seniors.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time hours.
• Competitive hourly wage.
• Opportunity to provide compassionate care in the **Centurion** area.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive management team.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between clients.
• A role that values both direct care and remote coordination skills.