As part of the team, you will play a crucial role in providing personalised care and support to a versatile range of patients. We cater to the needs of patients requiring long term care (frail care, dementia care, palliative care), sub acute rehabilitation and respite care.
Carers are required to adhere to care plans, ensuring patient comfort and fostering a safe and therapeutic environment to assigned residents.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.
Duties include but is not limited to the following:
Carers are responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities in accordance with the individualised care plan. This includes providing comprehensive personal hygiene care to residents such as bathing, showering, assisting with dressing and personal grooming.
You would also be required to offer companionship, emotional support and participate in the following daily activities – taking residents for daily walks, accompanying residents during meal times, assisting with feeding of residents when required, accompanying residents to activities and participating if required.
All activities with residents are to be charted on our electronic system, Healthware, using the provided company cellphone
Should there be any changes or causes of concern in a resident's condition, you are to promptly report this to your senior.
Carers are to comply with company policies and procedures related to infection control as well as health and safety
You will also be required to be on camera watch duty on a rotational basis (night shifts) to monitor resident safety, flag irregular movement or possible risks.
Education and Qualifications:
Acknowledged Carer training from reputable organisation advantageous
SETA accreditation will be an advantage
Experience and Knowledge:
Proven experience as a Carer or experience in a similar environment
Knowledge of caring principles in caring for the aged, this includes: Dementia care, Palliative care, Rehabilitative care
Skills and Attributes:
Be compassionate, empathetic and to genuinely care about and understand the feelings of residents, showing kindness and concern in all interactions.
Adaptable to changes within the role as needed.
Maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Responsible and accountable.
Exhibit patience and understanding.
Demonstrate professional etiquette.
Have physical stamina and strength.
Ability to follow instructions and protocols accurately
Willing to continuously learn and improve caregiving skills.
Specific requirements
Clear health record
Clear criminal record
Clear credit record
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