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Duties include but is not limited to the following:
Personal Care:
- Attend to activities as per the care plan, including personal hygiene, incontinence care, dressing, feeding, and companionship for your assigned residents.
- Chart all activities on our electronic system, Healthware, using the provided company cellphone
Administration & Reporting:
- Chart and timestamp all activities on Healthware, following company procedures.
- Report any changes or causes of concern in a resident’s condition promptly to the Duty Sister.
Patient Care (according to care plan):
- Follow the care plan diligently and document activities on Healthware.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for residents, aligning with the care plan and individual diagnoses.
Company Policies & Procedures:
- Adhere to company rules, policies, and procedures.
- Treat all residents with respect and dignity.
Infection Control:
- Comply with company policies and procedures related to infection control.
- Maintain good personal hygiene as per relevant policies.
Health & Safety:
- Adhere to company health and safety standards during work activities.
- Be aware of duty of care and take measures to protect vulnerable residents.
- Report any health and safety contraventions to the Duty Sister.
Education and Qualifications:
- Acknowledged Carer training from reputable organisation advantageous
- SETA accreditation will be an advantage
Experience
- Proven experience as a Carer or experience in a similar environment
Skills and Knowledge:
- Skilled in basic computer knowledge
- Knowledge of caring principles in caring for the aged, this includes:
- Core carer competency skills
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitative care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Work well with the elderly and have compassion for caring for them
- Work well within a team and independently
- Able to work under pressure
- Be accepting of change within the role of caring, as the need arises
- Maintain positive relationships with all (resident, families, colleagues)
- Have the ability to make good decisions, think objectively, make decisions and prevent medico-legal risks