Carer - General Units — Exciting Ultimate Role

MHR Clients; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Flexible payment options

Placement opportunities across SA

Complimentary indemnity cover

Job summary

Dontworry is seeking a care worker with proven experience in general wards or ICU to work part-time shifts at a Tongaat facility in KwaZulu Natal. The role emphasizes patient care, infection prevention, and collaboration with nursing staff.

Ideal candidates will hold a Level 4 care worker certificate or higher and demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and adherence to hospital policies. Flexible payment options and indemnity coverage are available at select clients.

Qualifications

• Care worker certificate Level 4 or higher (minimum 3 months).
• Proven work experience in general wards or ICU essential.
• Understanding of patient care principles.
• Basic knowledge of infection prevention and control measures.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach.
• Strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to procedures.
• Assist nursing unit staff to enhance patient experience.
• Identify and report risks per hospital policies.
• Provide administrative and stock control assistance to the unit.
• Perform non-nursing activities as required.
• Maintain health and safety standards for a safe patient environment.
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies.
• Maintain quality principles in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing unit staff in nursing activities to enhance patient experience.
• Identify and report risks in accordance with hospital policies.
• Provide administrative and stock control assistance to the unit.
• Perform non-nursing activities as required.
• Maintain health and safety standards to ensure a safe patient environment.
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies.

Skills

General ward/ICU experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Infection prevention basics

Education

Care worker certificate (Level 4+)

Job description

Experience Proven work experience in general wards or ICU is essential

Reference number MHR261014-1

Closing Date: 2026/11/12

Introduction

Our client, a leader in the healthcare industry, is currently looking for care workers with experience in general wards or ICU to work part-time shifts at a facility in Tongaat, KwaZulu Natal.

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible payment options
• Placement opportunities at various clients across South Africa
• Complimentary indemnity cover at specified clients

Requirements

• Care worker certificate (Level 4 certificate or higher; course duration at least 3 months)
• Proven work experience in general wards or ICU is essential
• Understanding of patient care principles
• Basic knowledge of infection prevention and control measures
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach
• Strong sense of responsibility for achieving objectives
• Attention to detail in work tasks
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to procedures
• Assist nursing unit staff in nursing activities to enhance patient experience
• Identify and report risks in accordance with hospital policies
• Provide administrative and stock control assistance to the unit
• Perform non-nursing activities as required
• Maintain health and safety standards to ensure a safe patient environment
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies
• Maintain quality principles in patient care