Candlelight Foundation for Children with Special Needs is a non-profit organization that is passionately committed to empowering children with special needs, such as Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD. The foundation provides support, resources, and opportunities for these children to thrive. As the organization seeks to extend its reach, it is actively looking for a dedicated Program Associate who is a resident of Lagos, even though the role is hybrid/remote, to join its team.
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Assist residents with feeding and ensure appropriate nutritional support.
- Support residents with mobility, positioning, transfers, and other activities of daily living.
- Monitor and report residents’ vital signs and changes in their condition to the Registered Nurse.
- Assist with routine nursing care within the limits of training and authorisation.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
- Maintain clean, safe, and comfortable resident environments.
- Assist with bed-making and changing of linens.
- Support infection prevention and hygiene procedures.
- Assist Registered Nurses with patient care and other appropriate clinical tasks.
- Observe residents and promptly report unusual behaviour, discomfort, falls, injuries, or other concerns.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect residents’ privacy and dignity.
- Assist in maintaining appropriate care records as directed.
- Support residents during appointments, activities, and movement within the facility.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervising nurse.
Requirements
- Auxiliary Nurse, Healthcare Assistant qualification, or relevant healthcare training.
- Previous experience in elderly care, nursing homes, hospitals, or home-care services is an advantage.
- Compassionate, patient, respectful, and dependable.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
- Physically capable of assisting residents with mobility and daily activities.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Core Qualities:
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Compassion and empathy.
- Patience and respect for elderly clients.
- Professionalism and integrity.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Respect for confidentiality and privacy.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a care team.
- Commitment to safeguarding residents and clients.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to providing dignified, person-centred care.
- Should be based in Ikorodu or be willing to live in provided accommodation
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
