Care Worker - Critical Care

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Paarl seeks a Care Worker to support nursing unit staff in providing safe and quality patient care. Candidates must have an appropriate qualification as a Care Worker and experience in a healthcare environment. This role involves assisting with patient care and administrative tasks to enhance the patient experience. Join our team to contribute to a positive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support and assist nursing unit staff in delivering quality patient care.
• Identify and 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 efficient use of required stock.

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

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