Location: Old Age Care Center’s accross SA
Salary: R5,364 per month
Caregiver Training Plus Free Certificate
Job Description:
Recruitlink is seeking dedicated Gardener’s to join Old Age Care Center’s throughout SA, where you’ll be responsible for maintaining the grounds and ensuring a pleasant, safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Your duties will include planting, watering, and caring for flowers, shrubs, and trees, as well as keeping lawns, pathways, and garden areas clean and tidy. You will help create a peaceful outdoor space where residents can relax and enjoy nature.
This role offers a chance to make a positive impact by maintaining a therapeutic garden space that promotes well-being for the elderly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and trees
- Water plants and monitor irrigation systems
- Mow, trim, and maintain lawns and green spaces
- Prune and trim shrubs and hedges
- Remove weeds, dead plants, and debris from garden areas
- Ensure walkways and outdoor seating areas are clean and safe
- Assist with seasonal planting and garden design
- Monitor and maintain tools and equipment in good working order
- Collaborate with the care center’s team to create a pleasant and therapeutic garden environment for residents
Requirements:
- No formal education required
- Experience with gardening, landscaping, or grounds maintenance is a plus
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Basic knowledge of plants, soil care, and maintenance techniques
- Physically fit to handle outdoor work and use garden tools
- Friendly and patient, with a caring attitude towards the elderly
Benefits:
- Monthly salary of R5,364
- Opportunity to work in a supportive environment
- Interaction with elderly residents and staff
- Contribution to the well-being of residents through maintaining a beautiful outdoor space
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to contribute to creating a serene and pleasant environment for elderly residents.