Rehab Supporter KWAZULU-NATAL

The Nurture Health Group; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a passionate Rehab Supporter. This role involves assisting an interdisciplinary therapy team in delivering high-quality rehabilitation services. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in a rehabilitation environment and possess strong interpersonal skills. You will support both clinical and administrative tasks to enhance patient care and outcomes. This position offers a competitive salary of R9 489.74 Cost to Company including benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a physical rehabilitation environment.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the interdisciplinary therapy team with high-quality rehabilitation services.
• Support clinical and administrative aspects of therapy delivery.
• Contribute to a caring and efficient environment promoting recovery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient handling skills

Problem solving skills

Safety and Quality knowledge

Flexibility

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Our Therapy Group Practice at Nurture iLembe, KwaZulu-Natal is looking for a Rehab Supporter to join their team.

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives through supportive, person-centred care? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork and compassion are at the heart of everything you do? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Rehab Supporter, you will play a key role in assisting our interdisciplinary therapy team—including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy—to provide high-quality rehabilitation services. This role involves supporting both the clinical and administrative aspects of therapy delivery, helping ensure that patients receive consistent, evidence-based care throughout their rehabilitation journey.

You’ll work closely with therapists, patients, and families to contribute to a caring and efficient environment that promotes recovery and positive outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Grade 12 minimum requirement
• 2 years or more relevant experience in a physical rehabilitation environment is essential
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Good inter-personal skills and communication skills
• Patient handling skills, such as transfers
• Knowledge of basic wheelchair maintenance and basic wheelchair seating requirements
• Willingness to assist in other admin areas in the facility when required
• Problem solving skills, analysis & sound decision-making
• Safety and Quality with sound knowledge of health and safety requirements for a rehabilitation setting
• Initiative-taking
• Flexibility
• Willingness to learn and grow

Minimum Salary: R9 489.74 Cost to Company (including benefits)

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR (PERSONAL QUALITIES)

• Clarity and Accountability: Must thrive within an environment that demands role clarity, responsibility, and measurable results.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams, funders, regulators, and external providers.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to thrive within a transforming Organisation and successfully navigate complexities.
• Values-Driven: Deep alignment with Nurture’s values.

ABOUT US

We work alongside Nurture Health to make it possible for people and their families to live meaningful and fulfilled lives despite physical impairment and disability resulting from health conditions.

WHAT WE DO

We partner with Nurture Health (South Africa’s largest physical rehabilitation hospital group) to provide facility-based, post-acute healthcare outside acute hospital settings.

Our winning recipe lies in our experienced, interdisciplinary teams who work collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes for our patients and their families.

OUR VALUES

• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Communication
• Safety
• Continuous Improvement