Caregiver

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Caregiver in Butterworth, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.

About This Position

The Caregiver position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Butterworth and across the health jobs space.

Equally, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Caregiver taking on this position.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Caregiver to step into the health jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Butterworth contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the health jobs space in Eastern Cape.

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

About Butterworth

Butterworth continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with near the Mthatha regional service centre. 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.

Many candidates already living within reach of Butterworth 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Butterworth, Eastern Cape.

Your Role

• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews

Minimum Requirements

• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.