Caregiver

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Caregiver based in Witbank, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will join an established team within the health jobs function.

About the Opportunity

The Caregiver vacancy forms part of how the Witbank branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the health jobs side of the business moving forward.

In addition, 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.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the health jobs group in Witbank.

About the Team

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

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Witbank will be explained during the hiring process.

Diversity and Inclusion

On top of that, 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 Witbank.

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

Key Outputs

• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously

Who We’re Looking For

• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information

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