Care Worker

Mediclinic Kloof; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare group in Pretoria is seeking a Care Worker to support nursing staff in delivering safe and quality patient care. This role involves assisting in patient care activities, administrative support, and contributing to a positive patient experience. Candidates should have an appropriate qualification as a Care Worker and experience in a healthcare environment. The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker is essential.
• Grade 12 is desired.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist nursing unit staff in delivering quality patient care.
• Identify and report risks according to hospital policies.
• Provide administrative support to nursing unit staff.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience.

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

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

• Essential education: An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker
• Desired education: Grade 12

Experience

• Essential minimum experience: Experience in a healthcare environment
• Desired experience: None

Knowledge and 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