Elderly Care Coordinator - Eastern Cape

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunity to provide essential care

Rewarding role focused on quality of生活

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth seeks an Elderly Care Coordinator to oversee and deliver comprehensive care services to senior citizens in the community. The role requires assessing care needs, coordinating support services, and ensuring wellbeing and dignity of elderly individuals.

You will interact regularly with clients and their families, coordinating home-based care, medical appointments, and social activities while maintaining accurate records and compliance with care standards.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Gerontology, Nursing, Social Work, or a related field.
• Previous experience in elderly care, healthcare coordination, or social services.
• Strong understanding of the physical, emotional, and social needs of older adults.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments for elderly clients to develop personalized care plans.
• Coordinate and schedule services including home-based care, medical appointments, and social activities.
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to ensure integrated care.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to clients.
• Monitor the quality of care provided and address any concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with care standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Independent working

Multitasking

Education

Gerontology

Nursing

Social Work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Elderly Care Coordinator to join their team in Port Elizabeth . This crucial role involves overseeing and delivering comprehensive care services to senior citizens within the community. You will be responsible for assessing care needs, coordinating support services, and ensuring the well-being and dignity of elderly individuals. This position requires a compassionate individual with strong organizational skills and a commitment to providing high-quality care within the Port Elizabeth area, involving regular interaction with clients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments for elderly clients to develop personalized care plans.
• Coordinate and schedule services including home-based care, medical appointments, and social activities.
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to ensure integrated care.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to clients.
• Monitor the quality of care provided and address any concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with care standards.

Requirements

• Qualification in Gerontology, Nursing, Social Work, or a related field.
• Previous experience in elderly care, healthcare coordination, or social services.
• Strong understanding of the physical, emotional, and social needs of older adults.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to provide essential care and support to seniors.
• A rewarding role focused on enhancing quality of life.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.