Caregiver & Home Health Aide at Gidimedics

Gidimedics is a healthcare startup dedicated to improving access to quality medical services in Nigeria. We offer two core services designed to meet the healthcare needs of corporations and families. At Gidi Medics, we provide compassionate, modern healthcare solutions for individuals, families, and corporate organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Caregiver & Home Health Aide

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Type: Freelance
Job Category: Caregiver

Job Summary

• We seek compassionate Caregivers & Home Health Aides to provide personalized, hands-on assistance to our patients in their homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Medication Reminders: Help ensure patients take medications on time, following prescribed schedules.
• Vital Signs & Basic Monitoring: Check and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and other vital indicators; report any concerns to medical supervisors.
• Housekeeping Assistance: Maintain a clean and safe living environment, performing light housekeeping tasks and laundry as needed.
• Patient Mobility: Aid with transfers, walking, and exercise routines to ensure patient safety and promote mobility.
• Emotional Support: Engage patients in conversation, provide companionship, and report changes in mood or behavior.
• Documentation & Reporting: Keep accurate records of patient care activities, noting any significant observations for nurses and doctors.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or certification as a caregiver, home health aide, or equivalent role in healthcare or senior care.

Additional Preferences: (Optional)

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certificate or any relevant healthcare certification.
• Experience working with elderly or chronic disease patients.
• Valid driver’s license if driving between patients’ homes is required.
• Ability to follow care plans, document patient activities, and communicate effectively with the medical team.
• Physical capability to assist patients with mobility and transfers.
• A caring, patient, and empathetic personality—dedicated to improving patients’ quality of life.
• Basic first aid training is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
7th April, 2025.