Responsibilities:
Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and other daily activities
Provide feeding assistance and comfort support
Help with mobility, positioning and transfers as per the care plan and your training
Help clients take medicines as confirmed by the family (you will not identify or choose medicines)
Maintain hygiene, cleanliness and infection-control standards
Observe and report any change in the client's condition to the nurse or coordination team
Keep daily records and follow assigned schedules
Respect each client's dignity, privacy, independence and preferences
Offer companionship and general-care support
Please note: A GDA is a support role. It does not include nursing procedures and
does not replace a registered nurse. Cooking and cleaning are also outside this role.
Requirements:
Recognised GDA certification (mandatory)
Prior experience in hospital care, home care or elder care (mandatory)
Sound knowledge of personal hygiene, safe patient handling and infection control
Good communication, patience, reliability and a respectful approach
Comfortable with flexible shifts, including 24-hour live-in duties
Willing to complete background verification (identity, criminal record, education,
employment and references)
Shifts: A mix of 6, 12 and 24-hour (live-in) duties at client homes. Between
assignments, you'll be based at our office. For live-in duties, the family provides
meals and a place to rest.
Travel: Travel to and from client homes is at your own cost.