PA Companion - Gqeberha, South Africa - Top Vitae

Description

We are looking for a compassionate, attentive Personal Assistant / Carer / Companion to care for and assist our client to ensure they lead a safe, healthy, and happy life.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• More education, experience, specific skills or interests, or training may be preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record – very confident and competent driver.
• Strong communication, listening, planning, housekeeping, and reasoning skills.
• Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting or supporting clients and standing, walking, bending, or crawling for extended periods if required.
• First aid. CPR or nursing training may be a plus.
• Caring, sympathetic approach to working with clients.
• Willingness to follow directions and adhere to all company policies, safety procedures, and dietary, exercise, and medication plans.

Responsibilities:

• Engaging clients by conversing with them and planning and attending to them as they participate in appropriate social activities and hobbies.
• Handling basic housekeeping, such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, organizing, and laundry.
• Planning and preparing meals for clients, taking dietary restrictions, and preferences into consideration.
• Taking a genuine interest in clients by listening to their needs, ensuring that their environment is clean and safe, and providing them with proper food and medication.
• Monitoring clients, recording and reporting any developments or concerns to appropriate parties, such as company supervisors, doctors, or family members.
• Driving clients to planned outings or events.
• Handling errands for or with clients, such as grocery shopping, paying bills, writing letters, etc.
• Providing emotional support for clients as they heal or cope with their conditions.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying.