Senior Geriatric Care Coordinator & Team Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Geriatric training

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth seeks an experienced Elderly Care Coordinator to lead a team of home-based caregivers, assess client needs, and develop personalized care plans to ensure comfort, safety, and well-being.

You will coordinate medical appointments, liaise with families and healthcare professionals, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering compassionate, dignity-driven elder care across the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Gerontology, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of elderly care or geriatric experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of age-related health conditions and care strategies.
• Experience in Port Elizabeth area is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess elderly clients' needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Supervise and train home-based caregivers.
• Coordinate medical appointments and medications.
• Liaise with families and healthcare professionals.
• Monitor progress and update care plans.
• Maintain client records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Gerontology

Nursing

Care planning

Education

Nursing / Social Work / Gerontology

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth seeks an experienced Elderly Care Coordinator to lead a team of home-based caregivers, assess client needs, and develop personalized care plans to ensure comfort, safety, and well-being.

You will coordinate medical appointments, liaise with families and healthcare professionals, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering compassionate, dignity-driven elder care across the Eastern Cape.