Caregiver

Bring your skills as a Caregiver to Mdantsane and join a team that moves fast. This Eastern Cape role is one to watch.

About This Position

This Caregiver role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Mdantsane. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the health jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.

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.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the health jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Mdantsane much easier.

What We Offer

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

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

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

In addition, 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.

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

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

Where You’ll Work

Beyond 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.

In addition, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mdantsane site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Key Outputs

• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician

What You’ll Need

• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised

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