Care Worker - Medical

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Potchefstroom is seeking a Care Worker to assist nursing staff in providing quality patient care and support. The role involves reporting risks and providing administrative assistance within a team setting. An appropriate Care Worker qualification is essential, along with a basic understanding of patient care principles. This is a permanent full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is essential.
• No prior experience required is desired.

Responsibilities

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

An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker

Grade 12

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Mediclinic Potchefstroom| Potchefstroom | South Africa

Closing date: 06/08/2025
Number of positions: 2
Recruiter name: Calfornia Dinku
Reference number: 62358
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

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