Job Description

ECHO Foundation was founded in 1991. It is a registered Section 21 Company, established as a non-profit company. The Foundation houses over 1,500 residents within its villages and frail care facilities.

ECHO Foundation is looking for a Frail Care Facilitator to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Compile a monthly programme of activities for Frail Care.

Co-ordinate the activities.

Present some stimulating activities themselves i.e. crafts, singing, board games.

Overseeing the movement of residents to the dining room at mealtimes.

Support function of the Nursing Manager.

Taking part in fundraising for the Frail Care.

Assist with stock control and stock take.

Assist with administration as and when required.

Qualifications required:

Grade 12

Valid driver's license

Skills required:

Excellent communication skills, including an ability to engage residents with dementia through verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.

A passion for working with elderly residents and creating a positive, stimulating environment.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to plan and deliver a diverse range of activities.

A caring, empathetic, and patient approach, with a genuine interest in enhancing residents' lives.

Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge of dementia care best practices and person-centered activity planning.

A flexible approach.

Computer literate.

Work Experience:

2 years' experience in event organizing.

Previous experience working in a care home or similar environment, particularly with older adults or individuals with dementia.

Commencement date: 1 March 2025 / To be confirmed

Location: Port Elizabeth

Remuneration package and benefits will be discussed with all applicants invited to attend an interview.

Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

High School (matric) (Required)
Experience:

care home: 2 years (Required) event organizing: 2 years (Required) Dementia: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)
Location:

* Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape (Required)