Live-in Caregiver at a Household via KCL Jobs – Abuja

KCL Jobs is recruiting a full-time Live-in Caregiver for a household in Abuja. The role requires nursing or healthcare training and proven experience supporting people with special needs, with accommodation provided at the employer’s home.

About the Role

• We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and experienced Live-in Caregiver with a nursing background and demonstrated experience supporting individuals with special needs.
• The successful candidate will provide personalised care and assistance with daily living activities while prioritising the individual’s safety, comfort, dignity, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care and assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and other personal hygiene needs.
• Support mobility, movement, and daily activities according to the individual’s abilities and care requirements.
• Monitor the individual’s general health, behaviour, and well-being, promptly reporting any changes or concerns.
• Follow established care plans and instructions from healthcare professionals and family members.
• Support medication administration in accordance with prescribed instructions, professional training, and applicable authorisation.
• Provide companionship, emotional support, and appropriate engagement tailored to the individual’s needs.
• Apply appropriate hygiene, infection prevention, and safe patient-handling practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable care environment.
• Keep accurate records of care activities and relevant observations.
• Recognise potential emergencies and seek appropriate medical assistance when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the individual’s dignity, privacy, and independence.

Requirements

• A nursing qualification or relevant healthcare training.
• Previous experience caring for individuals with special needs is essential.
• Practical knowledge of personal care, mobility assistance, health monitoring, and safe patient handling.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, developmental conditions, or complex care needs is an advantage.
• First aid or basic life support certification is an added advantage.
• Strong observation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated patience, empathy, emotional maturity, and reliability.
• Ability to follow care plans, maintain appropriate care records, and respond responsibly to changing needs.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Willingness to reside in the employer’s home in Abuja.

Work Arrangement

• This is a live-in position in Abuja, with accommodation provided.
• Working hours, rest periods, and days off will be agreed upon with the employer.