Emerge Egress Consulting is a Management and Training Consulting established in 2017 (herein referred as EEC). EEC specializes in offering tailored and proficient HR Management training and team building services. We examine issues of concern in depth and we have specialized in training which looks at the demand for potential success of Government, Local ...

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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

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• 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

• 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
• Knowledge of sign language or alternative communication methods is an added advantage

• 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