Background information about the job or company

We are looking for a reliable, compassionate and experienced Nurse Assistant/Caregiver to help care for an elderly lady who is recovering from a stroke.

Qualifications or requirements

• Female, aged 28–40 years
• Must also be able to understand and communicate in Chinyanja and Bemba
• Trained or experienced in nursing assistance, caregiving or elderly care
• Patient, trustworthy, attentive and respectful
• Comfortable providing day-to-day personal care and companionship
• Preferably Tonga-speaking

Experience needed

• Experience caring for stroke patients will be a strong advantage

Responsibilities or duties

• Assist with walking, mobility and prescribed recovery exercises
• Support her rehabilitation and encourage safe movement
• Administer medication correctly and on schedule
• Regularly check and record blood pressure and blood sugar
• Monitor her general condition and promptly report any concerning changes
• Assist with bathing, dressing and other personal-care needs where required
• Escort and accompany the patient to hospital/clinic reviews and medical appointments
• Prepare healthy and suitable meals
• Light cleaning and maintaining a clean, comfortable living environment
• Provide companionship and general day-to-day support

Any other provided details

Please note: There is already someone responsible for the main household chores and general cleaning. The caregiver’s primary responsibility will be the patient’s care, recovery, medication, monitoring and wellbeing, with only light cleaning related to maintaining her immediate living environment.

• Assist with walking, mobility and prescribed recovery exercises
• Support her rehabilitation and encourage safe movement
• Administer medication correctly and on schedule
• Regularly check and record blood pressure and blood sugar
• Monitor her general condition and promptly report any concerning changes
• Assist with bathing, dressing and other personal-care needs where required
• Escort and accompany the patient to hospital/clinic reviews and medical appointments
• Prepare healthy and suitable meals
• Light cleaning and maintaining a clean, comfortable living environment
• Provide companionship and general day-to-day support

• Chinyanja communication
• Bemba communication
• Tonga communication (preferred)
• Patient care
• Medication administration
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Blood sugar monitoring
• Personal care
• Companionship
• Meal preparation
• Light cleaning

• Female, aged 28–40 years
• Trained or experienced in nursing assistance, caregiving or elderly care
• Experience caring for stroke patients (strong advantage)