Care Worker – Medical
Care Worker – Medical – Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg
Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Workplace Type: On-site
Job Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Reference Number: 73289
Closing Date: 6 September 2026
Recruiter: Bomikazi Mbalo
Job Description
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 Responsibilities
- 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 by assisting nursing unit staff.
- Provide administrative support to 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.
Requirements
Education
Essential Education:
- An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker.
Desired Education:
- Grade 12.
Experience
Essential Experience:
- Experience in a healthcare environment.
Desired Experience:
- None.
Required Job Skills and Knowledge
- Understanding of stock control principles.
- Reporting and documenting events and tasks.
- Knowledge of medico-legal risks.
- Knowledge of administrative tasks.
- Understanding of patient experience aspects.
- Understanding of patient care principles.
- Application of infection prevention and control principles.
Important Information
If you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.
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