Care Worker -Medical ICU

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pretoria is seeking a Care Worker to support nursing staff in delivering patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with quality patient care, identifying risks, and providing administrative support. Candidates must have an appropriate qualification and experience in a healthcare environment. This position offers opportunities for continuous professional development in an on-site work setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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 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.