Job Type: Full-time
Salary: R7,320 per Month
Job Location: Various Provincial Home and Care Centres in SA
Caregiver Training Plus Free Certificate
Job Summary:
We are seeking Nursing Home Assistants to provide compassionate support to residents in nursing homes, ensuring their well-being, comfort, and safety. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, offering emotional support, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents.
Responsibilities:
Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Help with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring dietary needs are met.
Provide mobility support, including helping residents with walking, transferring, and positioning.
Monitor and record residents’ health status, including vital signs and changes in condition.
Offer companionship and engage residents in social and recreational activities.
Maintain cleanliness of residents’ living areas, including rooms and communal spaces.
Assist with medication administration as directed by healthcare professionals.
Report any changes in residents’ health or behavior to the nursing staff.
Ensure residents’ dignity and respect are upheld at all times.
Qualifications and Skills:
Empathetic and caring attitude towards individuals in need of assistance.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Basic understanding of health and safety practices in caregiving.
Physical ability to perform caregiving tasks and assist with mobility.
Patience, reliability, and attention to detail.
Working Conditions:
The role may require flexibility in working hours and locations. Nursing Home Assistants may work in various care facilities or community environments.