Live-in Carer for a 79 year old Female – Marsa, Malta

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Live-in Home Care Worker/Carer with nursing-level skills to support an elderly female client in a private household in Marsa. The role focuses on providing structured hands-on care to maintain safety, dignity, and quality of life, working closely with the family and healthcare professionals.

Client Overview:

• Location: Marsa, Malta
• Residence: Ground-floor maisonette with split-level layout, two bedrooms, one bathroom/shower; requires decluttering and fall-risk management
• Client: Female, 79 years old, widowed
• Mobility: Semi-dependent with significant mobility limitations; uses rollator frame; requires supervision and assistance for all transfers and mobility
• Communication: Fluent in Maltese and English; requires calm, patient communication
• Interests: Gardening, music, religious observance, family interaction
• Pets: Cat present in household (visiting cats supervised)

Responsibilities:

• Provide full personal care including washing, grooming, toileting, and oral/denture hygiene
• Assist and supervise all mobility and transfers using safe manual handling techniques and rollator frame
• Implement fall prevention strategies and maintain environmental safety
• Administer medication accurately according to prescriptions and medication administration records
• Monitor symptoms related to mobility and postural changes, ensuring safe position changes
• Prepare balanced meals and supervise hydration, monitoring swallowing safety
• Provide continence care and manage incontinence products appropriately
• Maintain skin integrity and monitor for any skin issues
• Deliver daily emotional reassurance and support a structured routine
• Facilitate meaningful activities such as gardening, music, family engagement, and religious support
• Maintain accurate daily records including medication, incidents, mobility, mood, and intake/output
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and family as required

Living Environment:

• Ground-floor maisonette with split-level internal layout
• Two bedrooms and one bathroom/shower
• Requires continuous fall-risk management and decluttering
• Shower chair available for bathing assistance
• Environment suitable for care with continuous supervision

Position Details:

• Live-in position, 6 days per week
• Structured daily routine covering morning, midday, afternoon, and evening care
• Overnight presence required for monitoring falls and toileting support
• Full integration into family-based care environment

Compensation & Benefits:

• Details available upon application

How to Apply:

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This job description was generated automatically from MyCare Malta evaluation data and reflects only the operational requirements of the role.