Care Provider Bryanston - Bryanston
Livewell Opco Pty Ltd
Livewell is a specialist family of dementia and Alzheimer's care facilities based in the provinces of Gauteng and the Western Cape. Livewell specialises in personalised and tailored Dementia and Alzheimers Care which is informed by the latest advances and research in the field of memory diseases and disorders. With this focus and devotion to dignity and quality of life for those suffering from these particular mental degenerative diseases, Livewell has been committed to providing the very best care and support for countless residents and their loved ones over the past decade within South Africa and beyond. To Apply Email: trainerbryanstonlivewell.com Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Provide general, daily care for Livewell residents: Personal hygiene: Oral hygiene Hair is clean Wash (bath/shower) regularly Wearing clean clothes Shave beard Groom nose and ear hair 2 to 3 hourly pressure care when needed Assist with toilet and/or incontinence wear Nails and toenails short and neat(report any abnormalities) Monitoring residents as instructed on care plan Assisting the residents during meal times Assist with feeding and serving of meals (only feeding on request of shift leader) Prevention of choking by handling food Protect residents' clothes in a polite way (napkins) Assisting the kitchen staff in serving meals and drinks, as well as cleaning dining room areas afterwards Report any abnormalities (eg not eating well) Ensure the safety of the residents at all times Comply with safety measures and regulations to prevent injuries to residents and themselves. fall risks fire risks reporting elderly abuse (emotional, physical, financial) Residents should be within the Livewell premises at all times and closely monitored when on an outing Regular monitoring (at least every half an hour) of all allocated residents to ensure their safety, comfort and well-being Creating and maintaining a clean, tidy environment for Livewell residents Make residents' beds and ensure that the linen is clean. Soiled linen should be sluiced in the sluice room. Keep resident's room neat and tidy Report operational issues Complete daily housekeeping checklist Clean and tidy cupboards Take out laundry and fill in the laundry booklet (checking out and in of laundry) Dispose incontinence wear properly Ensure that the clothes in the cupboard are those of the resident and are indicated on the kit list Record keeping and administration Record all care and assistance rendered Complete daily care documents up to date: in-and output documents report bruises or physical changes complete ABC chart in case of behaviour changes report any cognitive, emotional or awareness changes holistic resident care chart Abnormalities to be reported to the shift leader immediately Assisting residents in activities of daily living to promote their well-being Assist companions and therapists in exercises and activities Continue with activities when there is no companion or therapist available. Ensuring that residents are not bored Using electronic devices like radios and televisions to keep residents occupied, but using applicable channels Ensuring that infection control is maintained on the floor Carers must comply with the Infection Control measures as per the Infection Control Policies and Procedures of the company Adhere to good personal hygiene of themselves Incontinence wear should be removed to allocated areas as soon as possible Washing of hands should be done before and after resident care Self motivation, training and developing yourself In-service training is compulsory and usually presented on an off-day Training could also be requested on the floor from the Training Manager or Shift Leader Care providers need a positive attitude towards residents, staff, families and the company to contribute to a good working environment Care providers must always look neat and professional and act accordingly Always treat families, residents and staff with respect, empathy and di Care Giver Training Certificate (NO ONLINE TRAINING COURSES WILL BE ACCEPTED) Understand resident hygiene and health and safety requirements Excellent personal hygiene Good reading, writing and speaking of English Desired/Advantage 2 - 5 years experience as a Care Giver Course in Dementia Care Hourly Rate: R29,90
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