Child care provider – private home

Description

Responsibilities:

1. Personal Care Assistance:

   • Provide compassionate and respectful assistance to children with their daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
   • Assist in mobility and transfers, ensuring the safety and comfort of the individual under your care.
   • Administer medications according to prescribed schedules and document accurately.

1. Cultural and Language Support:

   • Utilize fluency in Igbo language to effectively communicate with individuals.
   • Teach and reinforce Igbo language skills through conversational practice and educational activities, promoting cultural identity and connection.

2. Emotional Support and Companionship:

   • Foster a supportive and nurturing environment by engaging in meaningful conversations and actively listening to the individual's concerns.
   • Offer companionship and emotional reassurance to promote overall well-being and mental health.

3. Household Management:

   • Maintain a clean and organized living space by performing light housekeeping duties such as tidying up rooms, doing laundry, and washing dishes.
   • Prepare nutritious meals and snacks based on dietary preferences and restrictions, ensuring a healthy and balanced diet.
   • Exhibit proficiency in preparing Igbo local dishes such as Oha soup, Bitter leaf soup, Ugba, Okpa, Ukwa, and Nsala soup.

1. Collaboration and Documentation:

   • Coordinate care plans and activities with family members, and other caregivers to ensure continuity of care.
   • Maintain detailed records of care provided, including observations, changes in health status, and adherence to medication schedules.

2. Continuous Learning and Professional Development:

   • Stay informed about best practices in caregiving, including techniques for providing culturally sensitive and language-specific care.
   • Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills related to caregiving and language instruction.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certification in caregiving preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in caregiving, preferably in a home care setting.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Igbo language is essential.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor with a genuine interest in the well-being of others.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Reliable and responsible with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and respecting privacy.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.

How to Apply

Please send all applications to: collins.achebe@gmail.com

Job Categories: Caregiver. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 107 days.

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