Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Netcare; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcare Hospitals Pty Ltd is seeking an Auxiliary Nurse to provide direct patient care and support the nursing team. The role emphasizes comfort, safety, and high standards of care in line with Netcare's values.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care and participate in improvement initiatives within a values-driven

Qualifications

• Adaptability to changing patient needs and hospital environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in patient care and operational processes.
• Strong customer focus and dedication to service delivery.
• Sound decision-making within an auxiliary nurse’s scope.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and daily living activities with dignity.
• Monitor and record vital signs, reporting changes to the registered nurse.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and ensure supplies are available.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges to support smooth care.
• Provide emotional support and companionship, fostering a compassionate atmosphere.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Participate in improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and efficiency.
• Adhere to Netcare’s values and caring principles in all interactions and tasks.
• Collaborate with nursing and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care.
• Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and accountability for duties.
• Respond calmly to emergencies and adapt to changing circumstances.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient hygiene

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Netcare Hospitals Pty Ltd is seeking an Auxiliary Nurse to provide direct patient care and support the nursing team. The role emphasizes comfort, safety, and high standards of care in line with Netcare's values.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care and participate in improvement initiatives within a values-driven