Care Worker

Mediclinic; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Stellenbosch is seeking a Care Worker to support nursing staff in delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, reporting risks, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will have a qualification as a Care Worker and experience in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Education as a Care Worker is essential.
• Grade 12 is preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing unit staff in delivering quality patient care.
• Report risks in line with hospital policies.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience.
• Provide administrative support to the nursing unit staff.
• Participate in continuous personal development.
• Ensure stock is utilised efficiently.

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

Mediclinic Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch | South Africa
Closing date : 20 / 11
Number of positions : 1
Recruiter name : Nadine Lizelle Hearne
Reference number :
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