Caregiver

Responsibilities:

Assistance with Daily Living (ADLs):

• Bathing, showering, grooming, and oral care.
• Assisting with selecting clothes and getting dressed.
• Helping the person get in and out of bed, move around the home, or use mobility aids.
• Assisting with meal preparation, feeding, and tracking nutritional intake.

Household & Instrumental Care (IADLs):

• Ensuring the right medications are taken at the prescribed times.
• Light cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a tidy living space.
• Grocery shopping and picking up prescriptions.

Medical & Health Support:

• Observing physical or behavioral changes and reporting them to doctors.
• Scheduling and accompanying the care recipient to medical appointments.
• Ensuring the patient's care preferences and rights are respected in medical or legal settings.

Companionship & Emotional Support:

• Motivating the individual to participate in hobbies, community activities, and social outings.
• Providing conversation and a constant presence to combat isolation

Requirements:

• Minimum of SSCE, OND, or relevant caregiving certification.
• Experience caring for elderly individuals, children, or persons with special needs.
• Basic First Aid or CPR certification.
• Previous caregiving experience is an advantage.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly.
• Physically fit and capable of assisting clients with mobility needs.