Carer

at  Faircape

Faircape Health provides the full continuum of care at six world-class healthcare facilities located on-site at six luxury, retirement villages.
The services of experienced, dedicated and compassionate Carers are required for our facility Onrus Manor in Hermanus.
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Caregivers to join our team. As a Caregiver, you will play a crucial role in providing personalized care and support to your assigned residents. This includes adhering to care plans, ensuring patient comfort, and fostering a safe and therapeutic environment.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

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
  Working Hours: Normal working days are Mondays to Sundays, according to the duty roster. You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month. Shifts are from 06h30 until 18h30.