Care Worker - Patient Care & Team Support

Mediclinic; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is a private healthcare group that supports nursing unit staff to deliver safe, high-quality patient care within a team-oriented environment. The role emphasizes assisting daily patient care, administrative support, and effective stock management.

The position focuses on ensuring patient experience is positive, adhering to hospital policies, and contributing to continuous staff development and quality care in a private healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Essential education: Care Worker qualification.
• Desirable education: Grade 12.
• Essential experience: Healthcare environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing unit staff in delivering 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 by participating in continuous personal development.
• Ensure that required stock is utilised efficiently and accurately charged.

Skills

Stock control principles

Reporting & documentation

Medico-legal risks

Administrative tasks

Patient experience

Patient care principles

Infection prevention & control

Education

Care Worker qualification

Grade 12

Job description

Mediclinic is a private healthcare group that supports nursing unit staff to deliver safe, high-quality patient care within a team-oriented environment. The role emphasizes assisting daily patient care, administrative support, and effective stock management.

The position focuses on ensuring patient experience is positive, adhering to hospital policies, and contributing to continuous staff development and quality care in a private healthcare setting.