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:
- Ability to work with clients who may have cognitive or physical limitations.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and reporting.
- Energy and stamina to keep up with the demands of the job.
- Familiarity with the challenges and needs of the elderly population.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to connect with clients on a personal level and build trusting relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with transportation to appointments, errands, and social outings.
- Prepare nutritious and appetizing meals and snacks that meet the client's dietary needs and preferences.
- Communicate effectively with family members and healthcare professionals.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishes, and dusting.
- Assist with safe transfers, ambulation, and the use of mobility aids.
- Participate in activities and hobbies that the client enjoys.
- Provide respectful and dignified assistance with personal hygiene needs.
- Provide medication reminders and assistance with administration, as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Take proactive steps to prevent falls, injuries, and accidents.
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.