Elderly Care Specialist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health benefits

Professional development

Meaningful work

Team support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Elderly Care Specialist to support seniors remotely in Mossel Bay and surrounding areas. You will assess needs, coordinate services, provide emotional support, and advocate for clients using telecommunication tools.

The role emphasizes personalized care plans, collaboration with families and healthcare providers, and monitoring progress to adapt plans as required. A compassionate, communicative professional with experience in gerontology or nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Gerontology, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field.
• Experience in elderly care, case management, or a similar support role.
• Strong understanding of the challenges and needs associated with aging.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport virtually.
• Proficiency with remote communication tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual needs assessments for elderly clients, including physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Develop and coordinate individualized care plans and support services.
• Provide emotional support, companionship, and engagement through virtual means.
• Liaise with families, healthcare providers, and community resources to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Monitor client progress and adjust care plans as needed, documenting all interactions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Virtual communication

Rapport building

Interpersonal skills

Education

Gerontology/Social Work/Nursing qualification

Elderly care experience

Tools

Video conferencing

Care coordination software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate Elderly Care Specialist to join their remote team, supporting seniors in and around Mossel Bay. This role focuses on ensuring the well-being, independence, and quality of life for elderly individuals through personalized support and advocacy. You will connect with clients virtually, assessing their needs, coordinating services, and providing emotional support. This is a unique opportunity to provide critical care and companionship to seniors while leveraging remote technologies within the Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting virtual needs assessments for elderly clients, including physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Developing and coordinating individualized care plans and support services.
• Providing emotional support, companionship, and engagement through virtual means.
• Liaising with families, healthcare providers, and community resources to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Monitoring client progress and adjusting care plans as needed, documenting all interactions.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Gerontology, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field.
• Experience in elderly care, case management, or a similar support role.
• Strong understanding of the challenges and needs associated with aging.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport virtually.
• Proficiency with remote communication tools and technology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development and training in geriatric care.
• A meaningful role making a direct impact on the lives of seniors.
• Supportive virtual team environment.