About the Company
Blanket Care is an assisted living service designed to enhance the quality of life for seniors by integrating personalised medical care and lifestyle support, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that promotes independence, well-being, and dignity.
Job Role
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated caregiver to join our newly established care home in Malabe. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for elderly residents by providing attentive care and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Personal Care: Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, feeding, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Companionship: Offer emotional support and engage clients in meaningful activities to improve their mental well-being.
- Hygiene and infection control: Maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks.
- Mobility Assistance: Help clients with mobility, including transfers, walking, and exercise routines.
- Monitor Health: Observe and report any changes in the client’s physical or mental condition to the supervising nurse.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of care provided, including daily logs and incident reports.
- Emergency Response: Respond promptly to any medical emergencies, ensuring the client’s safety and well-being.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A certificate or diploma in caregiving, nursing, nurse assistance, or a related field.
- NVQ Level 3 or higher or equivalent certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in elderly care, home care, or a healthcare facility.
- Training in basic first aid and emergency response is an advantage.
- Ability to handle physically demanding tasks like assisting with mobility and lifting.
- Compassionate, patient, and empathetic towards elderly individuals.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
Work Schedule & Availability:
- Full-time live-in role, following a 2-weeks-on, 4-days-off rotation to ensure continuous care.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Accommodation, meals, and uniforms are provided.
- Performance Bonus Up to 10,000 LKR
- Performance Bonus Eligibility Criteria
- Resident satisfaction
- Medication administration accuracy
- Resident safety and comfort during night hours
- Proper shift handover and documentation
- Responsiveness to emergencies and night-time issues
- Team collaboration and punctuality
- Performance Bonus Eligibility Criteria
- Training and development opportunities in elderly and palliative care.
Application Deadline: 10th June 2025