We are looking for a qualified Caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s often a demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and week. But, it can also be very gratifying. People who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are deserving and thankful for the exceptional support.
The ideal candidate will be dependable and courteous with outstanding communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
Help clients with physical therapy exercises
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
Be a pleasant and supportive companion
Report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Proven experience as a caregiver
Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
Respectful and compassionate
Good time management skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Strong ethics
Physical endurance
At Gold Care Homes we aim to provide our residents with a secure, relaxed and homely environment in which their care, well-being and comfort is of prime importance.
Privately owned by the Gidar family, Gold Care Homes has an established reputation of delivering high quality care and a wide range of facilities to their residents. An ongoing programme of investment means that all of the homes are well presented and maintained to ensure residents are healthy and content.
Gold Care Homes was established in 1999 and has since grown to operate 26 care homes. The group offers a range of services which includes residential, nursing, frail elderly and dementia care. Respite care is also available on a short term basis, subject to bed availability, at most of the homes.
Our management teams focus on recruiting, training and retaining the best available staff to ensure that residents enjoy the continuity of care which you would expect from a premium quality operator.
These fundamentals are essential to provide a good quality care service.
