Elderly Care Assistant

Elderly Caregiver

We are seeking a care giver for an elderly lady (80+ years old) to provide full time care and help. The location is Mandya, Karnataka.

Caregiver Job Responsibilities:

- Assists resident with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.
- Allows and encourages resident to do as much of their own care as possible.
- Serves meals to resident in the dining room and may assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus.
- Encourages resident to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident’s right to free choice and records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor.
- Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar and encourages resident to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with other residents in a Covid-19 safe manner.
- Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance prescribed procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations; reports any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior, and visitors; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident; and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.
- Assists resident with medication as defined in medication procedure; follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to resident when she cannot self-administer her medications; and exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the resident; performs general housekeeping; and follows cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas.
- Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident request for assistance.
- Keeps track of resident health and movements, and notifies the supervisor immediately if any any changes occur.
- Works through cooperative interactions with other residents and co-workers.

Caregiver Qualifications/Skills:

- Health promotion and maintenance
- Creating a safe, effective environment
- Motivating others
- Legal compliance
- Bedside manner
- Medical teamwork
- Promoting mental health
- Pain management
- Listening, analyzing information, and focusing on quality
- Physical ability to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift up to 20 kg. while avoiding potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

- High School Diploma and/or nursing experience preferred but not required
- Minimum 1+ year(s) professional or personal experience supporting individuals with care needs of elderly people, children, or people with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors

**Job Type**: Regular / Permanent

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following COVID-19 precautions and expect all applicants to do the same.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mandya, Mandya - 571401, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

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