Care Worker -Medical ICU

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Johannesburg seeks a Care Worker for their Medical ICU. The role involves supporting nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and assisting with administrative tasks. Essential qualifications include being a qualified Care Worker, and experience in a healthcare environment is necessary. The position offers an opportunity to enhance patient care and participate in ongoing personal development.

Qualifications

• Qualification as a Care Worker is essential.
• Grade 12 is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing unit staff in delivering quality patient care.
• Report risks in line with hospital policies.
• Assist in creating a positive patient experience.
• Provide administrative support to nursing staff.
• Participate in continuous personal development.
• Ensure efficient stock utilization and accurate charging.

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

Job description

Overview

Job title : Care Worker - Medical ICU

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 18, 2025

Main purpose of the 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

Closing date

29 / 10 / 2025

Related job categories

• Medical / Healthcare jobs