Caregiver

This is a current vacancy. Step into a Caregiver role in Grahamstown and make your mark across Eastern Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

What This Role Involves

The organisation is investing in its Grahamstown operation, and this Caregiver position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the health jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the health jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Grahamstown teams, and the new Caregiver will feel that from the first week.

Diversity and Inclusion

Notably, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Grahamstown.

Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

Working in Grahamstown

Grahamstown continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with close to the East London Industrial Park. 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 Grahamstown.

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

Your Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Grahamstown office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Grahamstown will be explained during the hiring process.

Core Functions

• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit

Who We’re Looking For

• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

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