Care Worker

University of Fort Hare; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Patient-centred environment

Compassionate culture

Job summary

National Renal Care is seeking a qualified Care Worker to join a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on compassionate, safe, and patient-centred care while maintaining a clean, organised dialysis environment and adhering to infection prevention standards.

The successful candidate assists with basic patient needs and contributes to a positive patient experience through effective communication and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 is required.
• A Care Givers course certificate is advantageous.
• Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Microsoft Office

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent NQF Level 4

Care Givers certificate (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

National Renal Care is a leading provider of comprehensive kidney disease management in South Africa. We foster a collaborative work environment where compassion, digital innovation and clinical excellence come together to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. We are seeking a qualified, goal-driven and self-motivated Care Worker to join our multidisciplinary team.

Purpose of the Role

The Care Worker provides compassionate, safe, and patient-centred care which respects each patient's dignity, preferences, and needs. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Care Worker assists with basic patient needs and helps ensure a positive patient experience through effective communication, empathy, and high service standards.

The Care Worker maintains a clean, safe, and organised dialysis environment to promote patient comfort and support infection prevention. This role ensures the unit is operationally ready and contributes to continuity of care throughout the patient journey.

The Care Worker supports quality improvement by following organisational policies, infection prevention standards, and best practices.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or Equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification
• A certificate of successful completion of the Care Givers course by an accredited provider would be advantageous.
• Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a patient-centred, multidisciplinary environment.
• A culture built on compassion, collaboration and clinical excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and fair labour practices. The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and numerical targets will be considered during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and the Group's Employment Equity Strategy. Applications from suitably qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged. Reasonable accommodation will be considered throughout the recruitment and employment process where reasonably practicable.

Important Information

• Appropriate pre-employment screening, including reference checks, may be conducted with current and previous employers. For internal applicants, reference checks may be conducted with current and previous line managers.
• Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation are encouraged to notify the Company during the recruitment process.
• By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA and applicable legislation.
• Unsuccessful applicants' personal information will be retained for six (6) months following the conclusion of the recruitment process, after which it will be securely destroyed or anonymised unless otherwise required by law or requested by the applicant.

If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.