Greymate Care Assistant Job Vacancy

Greymate
Care was set up to meet the needs of the elderly in Nigeria . We provide
professional care and support for those requiring residential care,
convalescence, palliative and respite care.

If
you’re passionate about providing the very best care in a residential care home
setting, consider a move to Greymate Care. We provide expert nursing,
residential and specialist care to around 18,000 people in over 300 Nigerian
homes. Our aim? To help each and every one of them to live longer, healthier
and happier lives.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Care Assistant
Location: Lagos

Job
Description

Right
now, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to
join the team in Lagos (mainland and Island).
Whether
providing long or short-term care that includes convalescence, respite and
palliative care, our focus is on providing the highest quality service at
all times. Is yours?

What
you’ll be doing

As
a Key Worker under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, taking
responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs
of our residents
Assisting
residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene,
dressing and assisting with meals
Providing
physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social
activities with residents, both individually and as a group
Helping
to maintain accurate records, undertaking ongoing training and getting
involved in welcoming and training new staff
Generally
promoting our service users’ independence, choice, dignity and respect by
delivering the very best standards of care

What
you’ll need

Ideally,
some experience in a care environment, although this is not as essential
as your genuine desire to develop a career in this field
Excellent
communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated
team
A
respectful, courteous and compassionate nature and a willingness to
undertake any aspects of care or non-care duties
A
belief in giving your personal best at all times and striving for
continuous improvement

What
we’ll offer you in return

A
competitive starting salary with the opportunity to increase this through
training and development
Refer
a friend scheme
Uniform
provided
Pension
and Life Assurance scheme available
20
days annual leave
Recognition
schemes including personal bests and annual Home Care Awards
Comprehensive
induction and on-going training and development
Competitive
staff benefits such as weekly offers and discounts