Care Worker - Theatre

Mediclinic Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town seeks a Care Worker to assist nursing staff in delivering quality patient care. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience in a healthcare environment. This full-time position involves supporting a team approach in patient care and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment required.
• Grade 12 education desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist nursing unit staff in delivering quality patient care.
• Identify and report risks in line with hospital policies.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience.

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

An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

Mediclinic Panorama Panorama Cape Town South Africa

Closing date: 31/07/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Magdalena Van Der Walt

Reference number: 61516

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 the 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

Education and Experience

Essential education: An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker

Desired education: Grade 12

Essential 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.

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

Key Skills

Food Technology,IT Hardware & Networking,Bluetooth,Chiller,Domestic

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1