Care Worker

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

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Pretoria is looking for a Care Worker to support nursing staff in delivering quality patient care. The successful candidate will assist with patient care tasks while ensuring a positive experience for patients. Required skills include understanding stock control, knowledge of medical risks, and experience in a healthcare environment. This is an on-site permanent position with the opportunity for personal development.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in a healthcare environment is essential.
• Grade 12 is desired but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist nursing unit staff in delivering quality patient care.
• Identify and report risks as per hospital policies.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences.
• Provide administrative support to nursing unit staff.
• Participate in continuous personal development.

Skills

Understanding of stock control principles

Reporting and documenting events / tasks

Knowledge of medical and legal risks

Knowledge of administrative tasks

Understanding of patient care principles

Application of infection prevention and control principles

Education

An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker

Grade 12

Job description

Mediclinic Kloof | Erasmuskloof, Pretoria | South Africa

Closing date: 24/10/2024 | Number of positions: 1 | Recruiter: Lesego Molale | Reference number:

• Workplace Type: On-site Permanent

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 medical and 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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