Care Worker - Medical Ward

Mediclinic Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Care Worker to support nursing staff in delivering safe and quality patient care. The role involves assisting with patient experience, administrative tasks, and maintaining efficient stock utilization. Essential qualifications include a Care Worker qualification and experience in a healthcare environment. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker is essential.
• Grade 12 is desired.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is essential.

Responsibilities

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

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

Education

Care Worker qualification

Grade 12

Job description

Mediclinic Sandton Bryanston Johannesburg South Africa

Closing date : 27 / 08 / 2025

Number of positions : 1

Recruiter name : Nomsa Rachel Somzila

Reference number : 63200

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