Care Worker - Emergency Centre

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in George, South Africa, is seeking a Care Worker to support nursing unit staff in delivering quality patient care. The role involves assisting in patient care, administering support tasks, and ensuring a positive experience for patients. Candidates should have Grade 12 and relevant qualifications. This is an on-site, permanent position with ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Worker is essential.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist nursing unit staff in 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

Grade 12 or Equivalent Qualification

Appropriate qualification as a Care Worker

Relevant short courses and training

Job description

Overview

Mediclinic George | George | South Africa

Closing date: 23/09/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Dalena Boshoff
Reference number: 63628
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: 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

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