Care Worker - iLembe

The Nurture Health Group; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurture Health Group is seeking four compassionate Care Workers to join our rehabilitation hospital team. Reporting to the Nursing Manager, you will provide dignity-centred care to support patients’ rehabilitation journey and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, observing patient conditions, and contributing to a respectful patient experience while pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Recognised Care Worker or Nursing Assistant qualification with hospital/frail care experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate care by supporting activities of daily living and monitoring patients' status.
• Observe and report changes in patients' conditions in collaboration with the nursing team.
• Represent the nursing team professionally and engage in ongoing learning and development.

Skills

Empathy

Observational Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Care Worker qualification

Job description

Nurture Health is seeking four compassionate and dedicated Care Workers to join our rehabilitation hospital team. Reporting to the Nursing Manager, you will provide high-quality, dignity-centred care that supports patients throughout their rehabilitation journey. Your role will contribute to patient comfort, independence, and wellbeing while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate care by supporting activities of daily living, promoting patient dignity, and monitoring patients' clinical status in accordance with Nurture's nursing policies and systems.
• Observe, document, and promptly report changes in patients' conditions while collaborating with nurses and the wider interdisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Represent the nursing team professionally, contribute to a respectful patient experience, and actively participate in ongoing learning and professional development.

Requirements

• Successfully completed a recognised Care Worker or Nursing Assistant qualification (or equivalent) with proven experience providing care in a hospital or frail care environment.
• Strong observational skills, empathy, teamwork, and the ability to plan and adapt daily activities while recognising and reporting changes in patients' clinical conditions.
• Commitment to the Caregivers and Health Promotion Council (CHPC) Code of Conduct, patient-centred care, and continuous professional development within a rehabilitation environment.

Why Join Nurture Health?

Nurture Health exists to make it possible for people and their families to live meaningful and fulfilled lives despite physical impairment and disability. As South Africa's largest physical rehabilitation hospital group, we are committed to delivering compassionate care through teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Our Values

Collaboration | Innovation | Communication | Safety | Continuous Improvement

Minimum Salary: R7 000.00 CTC

NB: The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.