Care Worker - Mrc Tokai (Southern Suburbs (Cape)

National Renal Care Pty; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Care Worker for their dialysis service. Responsibilities include ensuring the operation of dialysis machines, providing patient care, and maintaining a safe work environment. Ideal candidates will have Grade 12 qualifications and at least a year of experience in a similar role. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment are essential. This position offers a chance to contribute to high-quality patient care in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Experience in renal will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and optimal operation of the dialysis service.
• Conduct maintenance inspections on the unit generator.
• Provide excellent customer service and patient care.
• Maintain infection control and occupational health standards.
• Test machine alarms for operational safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer orientation

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Energy

Organization

Excellence orientation

Ethical behavior

Education

Grade 12 level of numeracy and literacy

Job description

Job Title

Care Worker - MRC Tokai (Southern Suburbs (Cape))

Job Location & Deadline

Western Cape, Cape Town – Deadline: December 18,

Requirements & Experience

• Grade 12 level of numeracy and literacy
• A Minimum of 1 year experience within a similar role is preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in renal will be advantageous.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong Customer Orientation
• Team player
• Very energetic
• Well organised
• Excellence Orientation (Concern for high-quality work)
• Ethical Behaviour (Honesty)

Key Performance Areas (KPA)

• Ensure the safe and optimal operation of the dialysis service by following these guidelines: Clean dialysis machines before each patient's dialysis session, following policies, procedures, and NRC standards.
• Ensure that the unit generator works by conducting daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance inspections, logging technical issues, and refuelling the generator with diesel as needed.
• Adhere to all financial policies and procedures in the unit, particularly regarding stock and waste management.
• Provide excellent customer service and patient care by ordering and serving meals to patients according to their dietary requirements and NRC policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to daily infection control and occupational health and safety standards.
• Stay updated on healthcare worker functions in the unit and continuously educate yourself.
• Test the machine alarms before each dialysis session to ensure they are operational and contribute to a safe dialysis environment.
• Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way.