Carer - Somerset West at Faircape Group

Duties include but is not limited to the following:

Personal Care:

• Attend to activities as per the care plan, including personal hygiene, incontinence care, dressing, feeding, and companionship for your assigned residents.
• Chart all activities on our electronic system, Healthware, using the provided company cellphone

Administration & Reporting:

• Chart and timestamp all activities on Healthware, following company procedures.
• Report any changes or causes of concern in a resident’s condition promptly to the Duty Sister.

Patient Care (according to care plan):

• Follow the care plan diligently and document activities on Healthware.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for residents, aligning with the care plan and individual diagnoses.

Company Policies & Procedures:

• Adhere to company rules, policies, and procedures.
• Treat all residents with respect and dignity.

Infection Control:

• Comply with company policies and procedures related to infection control.
• Maintain good personal hygiene as per relevant policies.

Health & Safety:

• Adhere to company health and safety standards during work activities.
• Be aware of duty of care and take measures to protect vulnerable residents.
• Report any health and safety contraventions to the Duty Sister.

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
• 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

Specific requirements

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