Job Title: Carer (Filipino)
Location: Clients residence (Ikoyi Lagos)
Employment Type: Full-time live in carer with day and night shifts.
Job Purpose
To provide compassionate and high-quality personal care and support to elderly or vulnerable adults in their own homes or in supported living environments. The Carer ensures clients maintain independence safety dignity and quality of life while adhering to strict health safety and ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with personal hygiene
Support safe mobility if needed
Administer medication as prescribed and record administration accurately.
Monitor and report changes in clients physical or mental health
Manage waste disposal of medication and maintain a clean safe and hygienic living environment.
Run errands (e.g. pharmacy) as required.
Support mental well-being: observe signs of depression anxiety loneliness or cognitive decline.
Encourage social interaction: accompany appointments family visits religious services or community outings.
Respect clients cultural religious and personal preferences
Follow infection prevention and control protocols (hand hygiene PPE use waste disposal).
Conduct risk assessments in the home environment (e.g. trip hazards fire safety).
Maintain accurate daily care notes medication charts and handover records.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding clients families and company information.
Wear uniform and maintain personal hygiene standards.
Communicate effectively with family members healthcare professionals care coordinators and office staff.
Provide clear handovers to relief carers or night staff.
Work collaboratively with other care team members nurses physiotherapists or doctors.
Person Specification
26 years experience in caregiving elderly care or similar role (live-in
experience highly desirable)
Skills & Competencies
Excellent communication skills
Physically fit able to lift support and assist with mobility
Reliable punctual and able to work flexible hours (including nights weekendspublic holidays)
Strong observation skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
Basic literacy and numeracy (for record-keeping and medication)
Personal Attributes
Honest trustworthy and discreet
Emotionally resilient with good stress management
Respectful of cultural religious and personal differences
Committed to safeguarding and client dignity
Method of Application