An Elderly Caretaker (Non-Clinical) in the Informal sector is one of the most crucial operational roles in the domestic worker segment taking care of an elderly person who may or may not have any disability but will not be bed-ridden.
Brief Job Description: The primary role of the elderly caretaker is to assist elderly person in day to day activities such as ambulation, eating, dressing, toileting, grooming and in running errands .Assist in sanitation and housekeeping duties of elderly person’s room and create and maintain hygienic and pleasant work environment.
Personal Attributes: This job requires the individual to be fit and energetic The person should be attentive, empathetic, dedicated and trust worthy. The person should possess effective and compassionate communication with client, family, and co- workers. The individual should have enthusiasm for the work they do and those in his/her care.
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS (Nos.)
♦ PERFORM SECURITY TASKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BASIC SECURITY PRACTICES
♦ CONFORM TO REGULATORY AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING SECURITY TASKS
♦ PROVIDE PRIVATE GUARDING SERVICE TO PEOPLE, PROPERTY AND PREMISES
♦ CONTROL ACCESS TO THE ASSIGNED PREMISES
♦ CARRY OUT SCREENING AND SEARCH ACTIVITIES TO MAINTAIN SECURITY
♦ CONTROL PARKING IN DESIGNATED AREAS
♦ PROVIDE SECURITY ESCORT
♦ MAINTAIN HEALTH AND SAFETY
♦ PERFORM SECURITY TASKS IN COMMERCIAL DEPLOYMENTS
♦ PERFORM SECURITY TASK IN INDUSTRIAL DEPLOYMENTS
♦ PROJECT POSITIVE IMAGE OF SELF AND THE ORGANISATION