Care Worker Jobs

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.
The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.
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
• Application of infection prevention and control principles
• Reporting and documenting events / tasks
• Knowledge of administrative tasks
• Understanding of patient care principles
• Knowledge of Medico,legal risks
• Understanding of patient experience aspects