Care Worker - Medical Unit

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 patientsKEY 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 chargedREQUIRED EDUCATION ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker DESIRED EDUCATION: Grade 12REQUIRED 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 Medico,legal risks
• Knowledge of administrative tasks
• Understanding of patient experience aspects
• Understanding of patient care principles
• Application of infection prevention and control principles