Care Worker - Emergency Unit

Mediclinic; George; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Care Worker to support nursing unit staff in delivering quality patient care. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification and experience as a Care Worker. The role involves identifying risks, providing administrative support, and contributing to a positive patient experience. Continuous learning and development are encouraged, making it ideal for those looking to grow in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Essential minimum experience as a Care Worker is required.
• Desired experience in a healthcare environment.
• Participation in continuous personal development and learning is encouraged.

Responsibilities

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

Grade 12 or Equivalent Qualification

Appropriate qualification as a Care Worker

Relevant short courses and training

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

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 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

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12 or Equivalent Qualification. Appropriate qualification as a Care Worker

DESIRED EDUCATION: Relevant short courses and training

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Experience as a Care Worker

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience in a healthcare environment

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