Job description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Elderly Caregiver to provide high-quality care and support to our senior clients. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for helping others and a strong ability to foster meaningful relationships with seniors. Your role will be essential in enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals by assisting with daily activities and ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
Requirements:
- Good physical health and ability to perform tasks requiring lifting, bending, and standing.
- Familiarity with the challenges and needs of the elderly population.
- Active listening skills and the ability to understand and respond to clients' needs.
- Knowledge of basic first aid procedures and techniques.
- Ability to work with clients who may have cognitive or physical limitations.
- A strong work ethic and commitment to providing consistent and reliable care.
- A warm and caring personality with a strong sense of empathy.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment for the client.
- Communicate effectively with family members and healthcare professionals.
- Help prevent falls and injuries through careful assistance and monitoring.
- Ensure medications are taken correctly and at the prescribed times.
- Accompany the client and provide assistance as needed.
- Provide emotional support and a listening ear.
- Take proactive steps to prevent falls, injuries, and accidents.
- Promote healthy eating habits and ensure proper food storage and handling.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Additional requirements
- A valid passport for at least 2 years.
- Intermediate English.
- Age up to 60 years.
Accommodation and support
You will be met at the airport or bus station. Afterward, you will be accommodated in a hostel, apartment, or house, depending on what the employer rents for the workers. You will be provided with work clothes for free and transportation to work.