Live-in CNA / Caregiver - Funyula, Busia County

About the role

Careplex is looking for a live-in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide safe, dignified, round-the-clock personal care to a Careplex client in their home in Funyula, Busia County. The CNA works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting the client's daily living, monitoring their health and keeping the family and the care team informed.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, oral care, grooming, dressing and toileting, including continence and catheter care
• Help with mobility, transfers, positioning and turning to prevent pressure sores
• Support feeding and hydration and prepare meals according to the care plan and dietary instructions
• Take and record vital signs and blood sugar where instructed, and remind and assist with prescribed medication while keeping a medication record
• Perform simple wound and skin care as delegated by the nurse, observe changes in condition and report them immediately
• Respond to emergencies, give first aid and call Careplex and emergency services as per protocol
• Keep the client's room, bedding, clothing and equipment clean; follow infection prevention and control practices
• Provide companionship, emotional support and suitable light exercise or activities
• Accompany the client to hospital appointments in Busia or nearby facilities when required
• Complete daily care notes and shift reports, update the nurse and keep the family informed, attend supervision visits and trainings, and maintain client confidentiality

Required profile

• Certificate in Nursing Assistance / Caregiving from a recognised institution
• At least 1 year of experience in home-based care, elderly care or a health facility
• Valid First Aid / Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
• Certificate of Good Conduct and copy of National ID
• Good spoken and written English and Kiswahili
• Resident of, or familiar with, Funyula and Busia County
• Patient, compassionate, honest, reliable, physically fit for lifting and calm under pressure

Required skills

• First Aid / BLS
• Vital signs monitoring and medication administration record keeping
• Wound and skin care within CNA scope

Advantages: experience with bedridden, stroke, dementia or palliative clients, ability to speak a local Busia language (Luhya, Teso or Luo), and knowledge of Funyula. To apply, send your CV, certificates, National ID and Certificate of Good Conduct by email with the subject "Live-in CNA - Busia"; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.