Care Worker - Surgical

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

Job summary

Mediclinic Worcester is seeking a Care Worker to support nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care. The role involves administrative tasks, risk reporting, and contributing to a positive patient experience. Ideal candidates possess qualifications as a Care Worker and have experience in healthcare environments.

Qualifications

• Essential qualification as a Care Worker required.
• Grade 12 is desired.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

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

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

Mediclinic Worcester| Worcester | South Africa

Closing date: 29/06/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Liezel Alberts
Reference number: 60469
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