Care Worker Medical ICU

Mediclinic Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Johannesburg is looking for a Care Worker to support nursing staff in delivering quality patient care. The ideal candidate must have an appropriate qualification as a Care Worker and experience in a healthcare environment. Key responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, contributing to patient experiences, and ensuring efficient stock usage. This is a permanent, full-time position with an on-site work type.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist nursing unit staff in the delivery of quality patient care.
• Identify and report risks in line with hospital policies.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience.
• Provide administrative support to nursing unit staff.
• Participate in continuous personal development.

Skills

Understanding of stock control principles

Reporting and documenting events / tasks

Knowledge of Medicolegal risks

Knowledge of administrative tasks

Understanding of patient experience aspects

Understanding of patient care principles

Application of infection prevention and control principles

Communication skills

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

Bereavement Counseling

Hospice Care

Case Management

Computer Literacy

Home Care

Medicare

Social Work

Education

An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker

Grade 12

Job description

Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre Parktown Johannesburg South Africa

Closing date : 29 / 10 / 2025

Number of positions : 1

Recruiter name : Masego Patricia Katane

Reference number : 64670

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 Medicolegal 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.

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Motivational Interviewing
• Hospital Experience
• Acute Care
• Communication skills
• Bereavement Counseling
• Hospice Care
• Case Management
• Computer Literacy
• Home Care
• Medicare
• Social Work

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1