Salary:Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Type of employment:Full time
Job Description
The Care Home General Assistant Will provide housekeeping within the care home; provide adequate care to patients and support to family members and the public; kitchen & nutrition support; healthcare support; and administrative support
Salary Package and benefits offered are commensurate with the NPO industry.
Roles and Responsibilities
Cooking and preparing meals, cleaning of Care Home, assessing patient wellbeing
Ensure that care is provided according to CANSA policies, procedures and regulations.
Monitor vital signs and possible side effects of treatment and report to TLC Coordinator
Maintain the patient reporting system accurately, consistently and confidentially
Provide patients with basic information about Care home, the Care Clinic services and how to access required resources
Maintain good infection control practises and a high standard of personal hygiene
Prepare three balanced meals per day in line with approved menus and dietary requirements of patients.
Interact with stakeholders, clients and patient families
Complete intake forms and all other required administration functions
Endeavour to solve patient problems and report and refer according to guidelines
Qualifications and Requirements
Grade 12
Previous experience in a care home, healthcare, hospitality, or support environment will be advantageous
Relevant caregiving or healthcare-related training/certification will be beneficial
Good housekeeping and food preparation skills
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen to patients and clearly verbalise information ·
Compassionate and caring approach towards patients and the public
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Your application email should reflect the reference CHGA TYG in the subject line and also confirm your salary expectation. If the incorrect reference is used in the subject line your application will automatically be discarded.
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