Role Objective
- Our client based in Mombasa is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Care Assistant to provide personalized support and day-to-day care for a child with special needs. The role focuses on promoting the child’s wellbeing, comfort, and development by assisting with daily routines, mobility, communication, and social interaction.
- This position is best suited for an individual who is patient, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about making a positive difference in a child’s life.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, consistent supervision and care to the child
- Support daily living activities including feeding, personal hygiene, and toileting
- Assist with mobility, positioning, and ensuring physical comfort and safety
- Help the child express needs, emotions, and communicate effectively
- Encourage independence and support development of essential life skills
- Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment
- Support emotional, social, and behavioral development through positive interaction
- Work closely with parents/guardians to ensure continuity of care and routines
- Accompany the child to therapy sessions, medical appointments, and other activities when required
- Monitor, observe, and report on progress, behavior, and any concerns arising
- Safely use assistive devices and support equipment where applicable
Assist in maintaining structured daily routines and smooth transitions between activities
Job Specifications and Qualifications
- At least two (2) years’ experience supporting children with special needs
- Certificate or Diploma in Caregiving, Special Needs Education, Early Childhood Development, or a related discipline
- Knowledge of sign language or alternative communication methods is an added advantage
Key Competencies
- Compassionate, patient, and highly attentive
- Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Flexible and adaptable in dynamic care situations
- Good observation and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Calm, supportive, and composed under pressure
- Reliable, responsible, and well-organized
If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV on or before 15th June 2026 to the email [email protected] and indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis.
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