Night Care Assistant – Dignified Elder Care

Zorg+Welzijn; Durban; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zorg+Welzijn seeks a care assistant to deliver the highest level of night-time care for our residents, ensuring dignity and individuality are preserved at all times. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Experience with older people is preferred but training will be given. You will assist with personal care, monitor residents during the night, support feeding, and ensure the home and equipment remain safe, clean and well-documented through accurate care records.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and compassionate bedside manner.
• Experience with care of older people preferred but training provided.
• Ability to maintain resident dignity and individuality.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care and continence needs.
• Closely monitoring residents during the night and undertaking regular checks.
• Supporting residents with eating and drinking.
• Ensuring the home and equipment is safe, clean and tidy at all times.
• Completing accurate care records and reporting any changes to the person in charge.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Night shift adaptability

Job description

Zorg+Welzijn seeks a care assistant to deliver the highest level of night-time care for our residents, ensuring dignity and individuality are preserved at all times. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Experience with older people is preferred but training will be given. You will assist with personal care, monitor residents during the night, support feeding, and ensure the home and equipment remain safe, clean and well-documented through accurate care records.