DIRECT CARE ASSISTANT

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Job Summary: Lar de Santo António is seeking a Direct Care Assistant to provide care for elderly individuals, focusing on hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and supervision. Key Highlights: 1. Integration into a dedicated team providing care for elderly individuals 2. Initial training and ongoing support guaranteed 3. Opportunity for career progression and a merit-based incentive system **Lar de Santo António – Parchal** Lar de Santo António is currently recruiting a **Direct Care Assistant** to join a dedicated team delivering care to elderly individuals. **Responsibilities** * Providing hygiene and comfort care * Assisting with feeding and hydration * Mobilizing and repositioning residents * Monitoring general condition and reporting incidents * Strict adherence to individual care plans * Documenting information and collaborating within a team **What We Require (Non-negotiable)** * High sense of responsibility * Genuine empathy toward elderly individuals (not merely rhetorical) * Physical capability to perform demanding tasks * Availability to work rotating shifts * Ability to work effectively in a team **Requirements** * Minimum compulsory education (9th grade) * Experience in the field (preferred) * Training in geriatrics or elderly care (valued) **What We Value** * Experience working with residents with dementia * Consistent performance under pressure * Clear and respectful communication **What We Offer** * Integration into a structured and demanding team * Initial training and ongoing support * Performance evaluation with potential for progression * Merit-based incentive system **Important** Selection process includes: * Interview Applicants unavailable for rotating shifts or unable to perform physically demanding tasks should not apply. Compensation: €950.00 – €1,100.00 per month Benefits: * Free parking * Course fee reimbursement * Health insurance Work Location: On-site