Care Worker

Mediclinic International; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Durbanville is seeking a Care Worker to support nursing unit staff in delivering quality patient care. The role involves assisting with patient care delivery, administrative tasks, and ensuring compliance with health protocols. Candidates should have a qualification as a Care Worker and experience in a healthcare setting. This is a permanent on-site position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is essential.
• Grade 12 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing unit staff in delivering patient care.
• Identify and report risks according to policies.
• Provide administrative support to nursing staff.

Skills

Understanding of stock control principles

Reporting and documenting events/tasks

Knowledge of medico-legal risks

Knowledge of administrative tasks

Understanding of patient care principles

Understanding of patient experience aspects

Application of infection prevention and control principles

Education

Appropriate qualification as a Care Worker

Grade 12

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Mediclinic Durbanville | Durbanville, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 11/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Monique Joy Hector
Reference number: 62810
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

Please note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To support nursing unit staff in delivering safe and quality patient care that promotes and meets the healthcare needs of patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Support and assist nursing unit staff in the delivery of quality patient care within a team approach.
• Identify and report risks in line with hospital policies.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience through assisting the nursing unit staff.
• Provide administrative support to the nursing unit staff as specified.
• Contribute to a learning environment that builds staff competence by participating in continuous personal development.
• Ensure that required stock is utilised efficiently and accurately charged.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker.
• DESIRED EDUCATION: Grade 12.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Essential minimum experience: Experience in a healthcare environment.
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of stock control principles.
• Reporting and documenting events/tasks.
• Knowledge of medico-legal risks.
• Knowledge of administrative tasks.
• Understanding of patient experience aspects.
• Understanding of patient care principles.
• Application of infection prevention and control principles.

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

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