Homecare Nurse/Caregiver at Physio Centers of Africa

Job Description

• PCA Home & Elder Care is looking for compassionate and nurturing caregivers to become a part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults and homebound individuals throughout our community. PCA Homecare & Elder Care provides a variety of non-medical services that allow clients to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity.

Core Job requirements include
Patient Care:

• Provide care in shifts at either day or evening to homebound patients according to the requirements set by the patient and/or his/her family.
• Companionship and conversation
• Medication and appointment reminders as well as administration.
• Assistance with personal care and hygiene, including grooming and bathing
• Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues
• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Help clients with physical therapy exercises.
• Additional Care (depending on patient needs)
• Meal assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Accompany client to social events and gatherings.

Administration and Communication:

• Document and effectively communicate activities during visit and general wellbeing of client.
• Clock In after punctual arrival at clients home and clock out at allocated time.
• Report any unusual incidents and provide feedback to physician, family and office.
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency, so that all possible, new or enhanced opportunities are exploited.