Care Worker

Mediclinic International; Louis Trichardt; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Louis Trichardt is hiring a Care Worker to support nursing unit staff in delivering quality patient care. The role involves identifying risks, providing administrative assistance, and participating in personal development. An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker is essential, while previous experience in a healthcare environment is required. This permanent, on-site position offers a chance to contribute positively to patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is essential.
• No desired experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing unit staff in delivering quality patient care.
• Identify and report risks aligned with hospital policies.
• Provide administrative support to nursing unit staff.

Skills

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

Education

An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker

Grade 12

Job description

Closing date: 20/01/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Ronel Melanie Jansen
Reference number: 66762
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.

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