Geriatric Care Assistant

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive monthly remuneration

Regular client assignments in Mossel B

On-the-job training and development

Supportive work environment

Satisfaction of providing essential in

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a compassionate Geriatric Care Assistant to support elderly clients at home in the Mossel Bay area. You will assist with daily living activities, provide companionship, and help maintain independence and safety, delivering dignity and comfort.

Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders, along with monitoring health and reporting concerns to the supervisor or family.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in elderly care or related healthcare field.
• Patience, empathy and a genuine desire to help others.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in social activities.
• Monitor changes in health or wellbeing and report concerns to supervisor or family.
• Maintain a safe, hazard-free living environment.

Skills

Companionship

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and reliable Geriatric Care Assistant to provide essential support to elderly individuals in their homes within the Mossel Bay area. This role is crucial for ensuring the dignity, comfort, and safety of seniors, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. You will assist with daily living activities, provide companionship, and ensure a safe and supportive environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a direct and positive impact on the lives of the elderly in the Western Cape community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in social and recreational activities.
• Monitor clients for changes in health or well-being and report any concerns to the supervisor or family.
• Ensure clients' safety by maintaining a secure and hazard-free living environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in elderly care or a related healthcare field.
• Basic understanding of geriatric needs and common health conditions.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly remuneration.
• Regular client assignments in the Mossel Bay vicinity.
• On-the-job training and professional development.
• A supportive work environment and management team.
• The satisfaction of providing essential care to seniors.