Live-In Pediatric Disability Carer Durbanville
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Live-In Carer to provide full-time support to a disabled child in a wheelchair. This is a deeply rewarding role for someone with a nurturing spirit strong attention to detail and a passion for enhancing quality of life through daily care and therapeutic engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Personal Care & Hygiene: Assist with bathing dressing toileting and grooming routines with dignity and sensitivity.
- Mobility Support: Safely assist with transfers positioning and movement throughout the home and during outings.
- Cleanliness & Environment: Maintain a clean safe and organized living space including light housekeeping and laundry.
- Therapeutic Assistance: Support occupational therapy routines and exercises under guidance from healthcare professionals.
- Meal Preparation & Nutrition: Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding as needed.
- Companionship & Engagement: Foster emotional well-being through conversation play and developmental activities.
- Medication & Health Monitoring: Administer prescribed medications and monitor health indicators reporting concerns promptly.
- Record Keeping: Maintain daily logs of care routines therapy progress and any notable changes in health or behavior.
Requirements:
- Prior experience special needs child minding / caring for children with physical disabilities or special needs
- Training in caregiving first aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain)
- Fluent in Afrikaans
- Patient reliable and emotionally intelligent
- Physically fit and able to assist with lifting and mobility
- Comfortable working in a home-based environment with discretion and respect
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