Caregiver Nurse - Home Care

About the role

Swift Caregivers Uganda is a digital health platform that connects families with qualified, licensed caregiver professionals for home-based care. It is hiring a full-time, on-site Caregiver Nurse in Kampala who provides direct patient care in clients' homes, focusing on daily health needs, comfort and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and administer medications as prescribed
• Assist with mobility and personal hygiene, and support basic medical and nursing procedures
• Work closely with families to explain care plans and report changes in health status
• Coordinate with other health professionals when needed
• Maintain accurate care records and follow infection prevention guidelines
• Offer emotional support to clients and their families to promote dignity and well-being

Required profile

• Formal nursing training and registration with relevant Ugandan regulatory bodies, with proven experience in bedside or home-based patient care
• Ability to work independently in home settings, exercise sound judgment and respond calmly to urgent or changing situations
• Fluency in English; fluency in local languages commonly spoken in Kampala is an advantage
• Prior experience in community health, home-based care or geriatric care is highly desirable

Required skills

• Basic clinical procedures, medication administration and vital signs monitoring
• Infection prevention and control
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with compassion and cultural sensitivity
• Comfort using mobile or digital tools for scheduling, documentation and reporting, and openness to learning new health technology platforms