Household Worker - Live-in (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

The live-in household worker is responsible for providing personal care and support to an elderly couple in need of assistance with activities tied to daily living.

The ideal age range for applicants is 45 to 60 years old.

Location: Vineyard Town, Kingston

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Meal preparation: ensuring nutritious and timely meals are provided;
  • Medication management, including administering medications on time, monitoring usage and promptly notifying of low supply limits to ensure continuous medication availability;
  • Housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organized living environment;
  • Laundry services to ensure clean clothing and linen;
  • Shopping for groceries and other necessities as needed;
  • Providing appointment reminders and accompanying elderly couple to clinic/medical appointments as needed;
  • Assisting with making phone calls, arranging appointments, and communicating with healthcare professionals when necessary.

Skills/Abilities required for this position:
  • Housekeeping skills
  • Cooking skills
  • Physical stamina
  • Ability to administer medication as directed
  • Ability to test blood pressure and blood sugar levels
  • Ability to show patience, compassion, respect, empathy
  • Organizational skills
  • Respect for privacy and dignity
  • Trustworthiness and reliability
Education:
  • Must be able to read and communicate well
  • Experience in caring for the elderly
Starting salary: $34,000 per fortnight.

How to apply:

Send a WhatsApp or text message to 876-349-2909 and you will be contacted. Interested persons may also send an email to caran_7@hotmail.com

Deadline: April 10, 2024.





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