Hybrid Elder Care Assistant — In-Home & Remote Support

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

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.