Care Worker - Surgical Ward

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Cape Town seeks a Care Worker to support nursing unit staff in delivering safe and quality patient care in an on-site hospital setting. The role requires essential Care Worker qualification and experience in healthcare.

You will assist with administration, stock management, and infection prevention while contributing to a positive patient experience. In this permanent, on-site position, you will report to the unit, participate in ongoing personal development, and support policies to

Qualifications

• Essential: Care Worker qualification.
• Desirable: Grade 12.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist 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.
• Ensure stock is managed and accurately charged.
• Contribute to a learning environment and staff development.

Skills

Stock control

Reporting docs

Medico-legal risks

Administrative tasks

Patient experience

Patient care

Infection control

Education

Care Worker qualification

Grade 12

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Mediclinic Cape Town| Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 17/10/2026
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: 74528
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

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.