Care Worker Medical ICU

Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre Parktown Johannesburg South Africa

Closing date : 29 / 10 / 2025

Number of positions : 1

Recruiter name : Masego Patricia Katane

Reference number : 64670

Workplace Type : On-site

Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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
• Reporting and documenting events / tasks
• Knowledge of Medicolegal risks
• Knowledge of administrative tasks
• Understanding of patient experience aspects
• Understanding of patient care principles
• Application of infection prevention and control principles

All applicants will be considered with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa as well as internal applicants / employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Motivational Interviewing,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Communication skills,Bereavement Counseling,Hospice Care,Case Management,Computer Literacy,Home Care,Medicare,Social Work

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1