Care Worker - High Care

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 JOBTo support nursing unit staff in delivering safe and quality patient care that promotes and meets the healthcare needs of patientsKEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASSupport and assist nursing unit staff in the delivery of quality patient care within a team approachIdentify and report risks in line with hospital policiesContribute to a positive patient experience through assisting the nursing unit staffProvide administrative support to the nursing unit staff as specifiedContribute to a learning environment that builds staff competence by participating in continuous personal developmentEnsure that required stock is utilised efficiently and accurately chargedRequired EducationESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

An appropriate qualification as a Care WorkerDESIRED EDUCATION: Grade 12Required ExperienceEssential minimum experience: Experience in a healthcare environmentDESIRED EXPERIENCE: None Required Job Skills And KnowledgeUnderstanding of stock control principlesReporting and documenting events / tasksKnowledge of Medico,legal risksKnowledge of administrative tasksUnderstanding of patient experience aspectsUnderstanding of patient care principlesApplication of infection prevention and control principles