Carer - Onrus at Faircape Group

Duties include but is not limited to the following:

• The Carer is responsible according to the approved care plan by directly providing practical, physical, social and emotional care for residents at the healthcare centre.
• Carers contribute to the creation of a therapeutic and relaxing environment within the healthcare facility.

Patient Care (according to care plan);

• Attend to all activities as per the ECP care plan per resident and chart activity accordingly, including but not limited to personal hygiene, incontinence, dress, feeding and companionship
• Maintain safe and therapeutic environment for all residents in terms of care plan and their personal diagnosis

Company Policies & Procedures;

• Maintain awareness, understanding and adherence to company rules, policies and procedures
• Treat all residents with respect and dignity

Infection Control;

• Comply to all company policies and procedures regarding infection control
• Maintain good personal hygiene as per the relevant policies and procedures

Health & Safety;

• Comply with company health and safety standards in terms of activities of work
• Be aware of duty of care and measures to protect vulnerable residents
• Report any health and safety contraventions to the Duty Sister

Camera Watch;

• Watch patient cameras as per procedure and rotate with other carers on camera watch

Requirements:

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

Attributes:

• 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
• Accountable and responsible
• Compassionate
• Ability to follow healthcare procedures and understand the purpose of procedures
• Listening abilities 
• Carrying out instructions
• Excellent physical health and stamina

Specific requirements;

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references