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:
- A genuine desire to help and care for others, especially the elderly.
- A strong work ethic and commitment to providing consistent and reliable care.
- Good physical health and ability to perform tasks requiring lifting, bending, and standing.
- Familiarity with the challenges and needs of the elderly population.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and reporting.
- Ability to work with clients who may have cognitive or physical limitations.
- Knowledge of basic first aid procedures and techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Provide medication reminders and assistance with administration, as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Organize personal belongings and create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Identify and address potential safety hazards in the home.
- Accompany the client and provide assistance as needed.
- Help prevent falls and injuries through careful assistance and monitoring.
- Communicate effectively with family members and healthcare professionals.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provide emotional support and a listening ear.
- Promote healthy eating habits and ensure proper food storage and handling.
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.
