Caregiver

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Caregiver in Polokwane, and we encourage applicants from across Limpopo to consider this opportunity.

About This Position

This Caregiver role sits within the health jobs function in Polokwane. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Limpopo.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Polokwane operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Polokwane also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Based in Polokwane

Polokwane continues to grow as an employment hub in Limpopo, with within the Phalaborwa mining belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Polokwane.

Many candidates already living within reach of Polokwane cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.

Your Workplace

On top of that, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.

Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Limpopo. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Core Functions

• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews

Candidate Profile

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.